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El Derrumbo, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

El Derrumbo is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 929. Elevation: 3,612 ft (1,101 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

929 Population 5/sq mi density
3,612 ft Elevation 1,101 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Derrumbo

El Derrumbo

El Derrumbo är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Copán, i den västra delen av landet, 180 km väster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Derrumbo ligger 1 101 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 929.

People

Population929
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Population929
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Coordinates14.7500°, -88.7833°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,426 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Derrumbo

El Derrumbo is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 929. The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet (1,101 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 56.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Derrumbo 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 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,612 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,612 ft (1,101 m)
Area182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.7500°N, 88.7833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 125 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 121 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 100 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 124 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 101 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 140 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 127 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 130 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 112 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 86 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 94 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 136 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 139 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 122 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 54 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 129 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 76 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 138 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 147 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 105 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 1 299 km
2020 Nana Category 1 234 km
2016 Earl Category 1 295 km
2010 Richard Category 2 277 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 299 km
2001 Iris Category 4 162 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 72 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (83 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 83 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 90 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 92 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 94 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 101 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 103 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 114 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 115 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 120 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 123 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 124 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 125 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 126 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 126 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 128 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 10.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Coldest

El Derrumbo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near El Derrumbo

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

Museums in El Derrumbo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Galeano
museo

Libraries in El Derrumbo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in El Derrumbo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Santa Teresa
Pulperia

Veterinaries in El Derrumbo

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Veterinaria Agrocci

Gas Stations in El Derrumbo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera El Duende

Stadiums & Teams in El Derrumbo

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Airports Near El Derrumbo

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Derrumbo

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

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 Derrumbo

What is the population of El Derrumbo?

El Derrumbo has a population of 929 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 182.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Derrumbo?

El Derrumbo 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 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

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