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El Obraje, Honduras

El Paraíso Department · Honduras

El Obraje is a small town in El Paraíso Department, Honduras with a population of 1,703. Elevation: 1,729 ft (527 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,703 Population 2/sq mi density
1,729 ft Elevation 527 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
45.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Obraje

El Obraje

El Obraje är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet El Paraíso, i den centrala delen av landet, 80 km öster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Obraje ligger 527 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 703.

People

Population1,703
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain45.5 in/yr
Sunny Days253/yr
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Population1,703
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Coordinates14.0000°, -86.4333°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceEl Paraíso Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation45.5 inches (1,155 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Obraje

El Obraje is a small town in Honduras (El Paraíso Department) with a population of 1,703. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet (527 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Obraje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 253 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 45.5 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,729 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.1°F
37% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days253 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,729 ft (527 m)
Area1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates14.0000°N, 86.4333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 45.5"
20% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.56"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

63 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 142 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 145 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 132 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 139 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 149 km
Jan 23, 1991 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua M5.1 148 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 142 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 124 km
Jun 10, 2016 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.8 141 km
May 13, 2018 11 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.7 148 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.7 139 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 97 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M4.6 140 km
May 9, 2018 5 km N of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.6 146 km
Sep 14, 2015 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.6 128 km
Jun 11, 2016 17 km E of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.5 141 km
Sep 12, 2015 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.5 117 km
May 14, 1998 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.5 129 km
Oct 12, 1990 10 km S of Agua Fría, Honduras M4.5 140 km
Jun 16, 2016 14 km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.4 128 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 266 km
2020 Iota Category 3 137 km
2020 Eta Category 2 231 km
2007 Felix Category 4 171 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 226 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 271 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

12 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (92 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 92 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 149 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 154 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 157 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 161 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 165 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 167 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 169 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 170 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 176 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 196 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in
April 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 7.6 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.5 in
September 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.6 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in

El Obraje has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.6") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near El Obraje

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM (NI) bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps
Radio Juan Pablo Segundo 97.7 fm (NI) MP3 320 kbps

Museums in El Obraje

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Municipal

Farmers Markets in El Obraje

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maxi Despensa
Mercado Municipal de Danlí

Stadiums & Teams in El Obraje

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Obraje

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Talanguita 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 Obraje

What is the population of El Obraje?

El Obraje has a population of 1,703 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,108.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Obraje?

El Obraje has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.5 inches.

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