Sign In Register

El Porvenir, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

El Porvenir is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,337. Elevation: 3,907 ft (1,191 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,337 Population 9/sq mi density
3,907 ft Elevation 1,191 meters
68°F Avg Temperature 20°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

Discover El Porvenir, Honduras

Explore over 40 sections covering people, economy, housing, health, crime, climate, community, costs, trends, schools, colleges, hospitals, treatment centers, industries, museums, libraries, breweries, farmers markets, grocery stores, pharmacies, campgrounds, parks, trails, stadiums, ski resorts, daycare centers, nursing homes, churches, fire stations, cell towers, bridges, power plants, EV stations, prisons, radio stations, airports, police stations, post offices, Amtrak stations, superfund sites, UNESCO sites, and more.
Use the tabs and dropdown menus below to navigate every data point we track for this city.

Full City Profile

About El Porvenir

El Porvenir Airport is an airport serving the towns of Sabá and El Porvenir in Colón Department, Honduras.

People

Population1,337
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp68°F (20°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Population1,337
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Coordinates14.5878°, -87.8925°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature68°F (20°C)
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,477 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Porvenir

El Porvenir is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,337. The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet (1,191 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 64°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Porvenir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winters average 64°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,907 feet.

Temperature

64°F Jan (18°C) 69°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.1°F
26% above Honduras avg
January Average64°F (18°C)
July Average69°F (21°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,907 ft (1,191 m)
Area153.7 sq mi (398.0 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates14.5878°N, 87.8925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.98"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

210 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 M6.7 141 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 128 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 123 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 146 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 130 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 146 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 143 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 110 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 57 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 133 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 134 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 118 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 146 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 131 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 144 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 143 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 119 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 121 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 120 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 108 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 300 km
2020 Nana Category 1 250 km
2010 Richard Category 2 276 km
2001 Iris Category 4 198 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 274 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 140 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 45 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 132 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 135 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 137 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 138 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 143 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 144 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 146 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 149 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 150 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 153 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 161 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 175 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 178 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 180 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 64°F (18°C) 1.0 in
February 66°F (19°C) 0.8 in
March 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 71°F (22°C) 1.8 in
May 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 9.6 in
July 69°F (21°C) 6.2 in
August 69°F (21°C) 7.6 in
September 69°F (21°C) 11.0 in Wettest
October 68°F (20°C) 7.5 in
November 66°F (19°C) 2.9 in
December 64°F (18°C) 1.5 in Coldest

El Porvenir has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.0") and March the driest (0.6").

View full weather details →

Radio Stations near El Porvenir

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in El Porvenir

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Libraries in El Porvenir

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in El Porvenir

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Pablo

Restaurants in El Porvenir

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Baruch Grill Restaurante
Pollo Rey
Restaurante Tipico's Guancasco

Stadiums & Teams in El Porvenir

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Porvenir

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria 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

Download Full City Report

Get a comprehensive, print-ready PDF with all data for El Porvenir.

Get Report

Frequently Asked Questions About El Porvenir

What is the population of El Porvenir?

El Porvenir has a population of 1,337 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 153.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Porvenir?

El Porvenir enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 64°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

Nearby Cities

Compare El Porvenir with another city: