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El Guantillo, Honduras

Francisco Morazán Department · Honduras

El Guantillo is a small town in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,223. Elevation: 3,077 ft (938 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

1,223 Population 6/sq mi density
3,077 ft Elevation 938 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
44.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Guantillo

El Guantillo

El Guantillo är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Francisco Morazán, i den centrala delen av landet, 60 km norr om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Guantillo ligger 938 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 223.

People

Population1,223
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain44.8 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation3,077 ft (938 m)
Population1,223
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,077 ft (938 m)
Coordinates14.6000°, -87.3000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceFrancisco Morazán Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation44.8 inches (1,138 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Guantillo

El Guantillo is a small town in Honduras (Francisco Morazán Department) with a population of 1,223. The city sits at an elevation of 3,077 feet (938 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Guantillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 3,077 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average71.7°F
33% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,077 ft (938 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates14.6000°N, 87.3000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.8"
18% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.24"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

98 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.6. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 149 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 141 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 103 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 148 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 118 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 132 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 120 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 135 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 73 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 83 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 146 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 55 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 89 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 79 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 138 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 111 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 106 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 101 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 70 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 119 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

7 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 285 km
2020 Nana Category 1 257 km
2020 Iota Category 1 248 km
2010 Richard Category 2 261 km
2007 Felix Category 1 259 km
2001 Iris Category 4 223 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (84 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 84 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 146 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 152 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 167 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 175 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 175 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 179 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 182 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 183 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 186 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 186 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 186 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 200 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (20°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.7 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 6.9 in
July 73°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 73°F (23°C) 4.8 in
September 73°F (23°C) 7.2 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 6.2 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.5 in

El Guantillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near El Guantillo

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC

Libraries in El Guantillo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alvaro Contreras0.0
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Ricken0.0

Airports Near El Guantillo

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall 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 Guantillo

What is the population of El Guantillo?

El Guantillo has a population of 1,223 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 214.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Guantillo?

El Guantillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.8 inches.

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