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El Corozal, Honduras

Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras

El Corozal is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 1,039. Elevation: 2,031 ft (619 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,039 Population 13/sq mi density
2,031 ft Elevation 619 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
64.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Corozal

El Corozal

El Corozal är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Santa Bárbara, i den västra delen av landet, 190 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Corozal ligger 619 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 039.

People

Population1,039
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain64.1 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Population1,039
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Coordinates15.0667°, -88.6167°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceSanta Bárbara Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation64.1 inches (1,627 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Corozal

El Corozal is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 1,039. The city sits at an elevation of 2,031 feet (619 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Corozal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,031 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.0°F
33% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,031 ft (619 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.3 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates15.0667°N, 88.6167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.1"
69% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.10"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.06"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

124 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 85 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 137 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 149 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 137 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 143 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 142 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 111 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 55 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 101 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 74 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 90 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 44 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 145 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 142 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 144 km
Aug 13, 2023 6 km W of Asunción Mita, Guatemala M4.8 148 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 85 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 143 km
Jan 1, 2005 8 km NE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M4.7 144 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 72 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 262 km
2020 Nana Category 1 196 km
2016 Earl Category 1 261 km
2010 Richard Category 2 240 km
2001 Iris Category 4 126 km
2000 Keith Category 2 295 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m 123 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 59 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 69 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 104 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 123 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 128 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 135 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 141 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 145 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 151 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 155 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 157 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 158 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 160 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 162 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 165 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 165 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 2.1 in
February 69°F (21°C) 1.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 11.1 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 8.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.4 in
October 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
November 70°F (21°C) 5.3 in
December 68°F (20°C) 3.2 in Coldest

El Corozal has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near El Corozal

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Farmers Markets in El Corozal

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Pulperia

Stadiums & Teams in El Corozal

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Airports Near El Corozal

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About El Corozal

What is the population of El Corozal?

El Corozal has a population of 1,039 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Corozal?

El Corozal has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.

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