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El Puente, Honduras
Choluteca Department · Honduras
El Puente is a small town in Choluteca Department, Honduras with a population of 1,325. Elevation: 797 ft (243 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About El Puente
El Puente är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Choluteca, i den södra delen av landet, 90 km söder om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Puente ligger 243 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 325.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,325 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.2833°, -87.1167° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Choluteca Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 57.2 inches (1,454 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Puente
El Puente is a small town in Honduras (Choluteca Department) with a population of 1,325. The city sits at an elevation of 797 feet (243 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 232 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 797 ft (243 m) |
| Area | 544.3 sq mi (1,409.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2833°N, 87.1167°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 | 138 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 75 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (56 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 56 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 60 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 66 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 81 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 97 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 99 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 114 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 143 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 147 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.2 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 12.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Puente has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 57.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.1") and January the driest (0.2").
Farmers Markets in El Puente
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesanal (Mercadito Verde) | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado La Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio | |||||
| Mercado Santa Rosa |
Stadiums & Teams in El Puente
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Puente
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Apala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barrio El Aterrizaje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia 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 Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
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What is the population of El Puente?
El Puente has a population of 1,325 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 544.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Puente?
El Puente has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 232 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.2 inches.