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El Plan, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

El Plan is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 2,176. Elevation: 220 ft (67 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).

2,176 Population 35/sq mi density
220 ft Elevation 67 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Plan

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People

Population2,176
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (26°C)
Rain55.6 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Population2,176
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Coordinates15.3264°, -87.9498°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature80°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation55.6 inches (1,412 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Plan

El Plan is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 2,176. The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet (67 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in El Plan

El Plan has an average annual temperature of 26.8°C (80°F). The hottest month is Jun (28.7°C), the coldest is Jan (23.7°C). Average annual precipitation is 1054 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 23.7°C / 75°F 19.4° / 28° 76.0
Feb 25.4°C / 78°F 21° / 29.7° 55.2
Mar 26.5°C / 80°F 21.5° / 31.5° 42.5
Apr 28.6°C / 83°F 23.1° / 34.2° 24.3
May 28.4°C / 83°F 24.8° / 32° 51.9
Jun 28.7°C / 84°F 25.6° / 31.8° 146.9
Jul 28°C / 82°F 25.3° / 30.7° 104.0
Aug 28.5°C / 83°F 25.7° / 31.3° 93.5
Sep 28.2°C / 83°F 25.3° / 31° 141.5
Oct 26.7°C / 80°F 22.7° / 30.7° 125.3
Nov 24.4°C / 76°F 20.5° / 28.3° 117.5
Dec 24.5°C / 76°F 20.6° / 28.3° 75.6
El Plan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 220 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.5°F
47% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation220 ft (67 m)
Area62.2 sq mi (161.0 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates15.3264°N, 87.9498°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.6"
46% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.13"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 65 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 92 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 127 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 88 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 101 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 144 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 95 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 45 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 147 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 110 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 76 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 88 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 99 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 107 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 95 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 111 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 90 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 124 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 79 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 83 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 1 221 km
2020 Nana Category 1 168 km
2016 Earl Category 1 231 km
2010 Richard Category 2 199 km
2001 Iris Category 4 119 km
2000 Keith Category 4 253 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 242 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 75 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

4 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (39 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 39 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 144 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 181 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 2.1 in
February 77°F (25°C) 1.7 in
March 80°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 82°F (28°C) 1.5 in
May 83°F (28°C) 3.9 in Warmest
June 82°F (28°C) 8.4 in
July 81°F (27°C) 7.4 in
August 81°F (27°C) 6.9 in
September 81°F (27°C) 9.1 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
November 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in Coldest

El Plan has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near El Plan

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchera (SV) AAC 96 kbps
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in El Plan

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo de Antropología e Historia de San Pedro Sula
Museo de Fotografia El Arte
Museo del Niño
Museo del Niño
Museo Ferroviario

Libraries in El Plan

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0

Farmers Markets in El Plan

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito el Unico
Mercado
Mercado Dandi
Mercado de Abastos
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado Guamilito
Mercado La Concha
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Nuevo de El Progreso
Plaza Moderna
Plaza Moderna
Supermercado Comisariato Los Andes
Supermercado Comisariato Los Andes
Viberes

Breweries in El Plan

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Hondureña

Stadiums & Teams in El Plan

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Plan

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in El Plan

6 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Centro de Salud
Centro de Salud
Clínica Dentales Unidas
Clínica Ferraro
Clínicas Odontológicas San Pío de Pietrelcina
Medí Red

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 Plan

What is the population of El Plan?

El Plan has a population of 2,176 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 62.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Plan?

El Plan has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.

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