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El Obraje, Honduras
Choluteca Department · Honduras
El Obraje is a small town in Choluteca Department, Honduras with a population of 1,172. Elevation: 167 ft (51 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Obraje
El Obraje är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Choluteca, i den södra delen av landet, 100 km söder om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Obraje ligger 51 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 172.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,172 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.1542°, -87.1308° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Choluteca Department |
| Average Temperature | 82°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.1 inches (1,654 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Obraje
El Obraje is a small town in Honduras (Choluteca Department) with a population of 1,172. The city sits at an elevation of 167 feet (51 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.3°F |
| 52% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 167 ft (51 m) |
| Area | 137.1 sq mi (355.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1542°N, 87.1308°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 128 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 76 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cosiguina (51 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 51 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 52 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 69 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 86 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 88 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 104 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 133 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 135 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 145 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 1.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 9.2 in | |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 83°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.3 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 80°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Obraje has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 65.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and February the driest (0.1").
Farmers Markets in El Obraje
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesanal (Mercadito Verde) | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado La Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa |
Stadiums & Teams in El Obraje
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Obraje
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barrio El Aterrizaje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jose Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Obraje?
El Obraje has a population of 1,172 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 137.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Obraje?
El Obraje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.1 inches.