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El Rusio, Honduras

Olancho Department · Honduras

El Rusio is a small town in Olancho Department, Honduras with a population of 1,016. Elevation: 2,073 ft (632 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

1,016 Population 1/sq mi density
2,073 ft Elevation 632 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
41.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Rusio

El Rusio

El Rusio är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Olancho, i den centrala delen av landet, 100 km öster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Rusio ligger 632 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 016.

People

Population1,016
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain41.6 in/yr
Sunny Days261/yr
Elevation2,073 ft (632 m)
Population1,016
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,073 ft (632 m)
Coordinates14.4667°, -86.3667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOlancho Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation41.6 inches (1,056 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Rusio

El Rusio is a small town in Honduras (Olancho Department) with a population of 1,016. The city sits at an elevation of 2,073 feet (632 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

El Rusio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 261 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 41.6 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,073 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.7°F
38% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days261 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,073 ft (632 m)
Area1,158.0 sq mi (2,999.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates14.4667°N, 86.3667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.6"
9% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 6.38"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

41 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 145 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 106 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 109 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 101 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 87 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 134 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 111 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 146 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 135 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 123 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 138 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 102 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 146 km
Nov 21, 1990 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras M4.5 136 km
Feb 7, 2012 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.5 134 km
Feb 18, 1995 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras M4.4 106 km
Jul 19, 1991 3 km ESE of Texíguat, Honduras M4.4 115 km
Mar 31, 2009 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua M4.4 118 km
Feb 10, 2020 5 km SE of El Rancho, Honduras M4.4 119 km
Feb 6, 2012 12 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.4 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 294 km
2020 Iota Category 3 152 km
2020 Eta Category 2 235 km
2020 Nana Category 1 297 km
2016 Earl Category 1 290 km
2010 Richard Category 2 258 km
2007 Felix Category 4 158 km
2001 Iris Category 4 261 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 175 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

5 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (144 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 144 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 183 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 186 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 191 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 5.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in
September 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in
October 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 3.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest

El Rusio has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 70°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (0.6").

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Museums in El Rusio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Cultura

Stadiums & Teams in El Rusio

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Airports Near El Rusio

34 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
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Catacamas AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Aguacate AirportCAASmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Carbon AirstripSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Grupo Carnol AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jicalapa AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Manto 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 Francisco De La Paz AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco 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 Rusio

What is the population of El Rusio?

El Rusio has a population of 1,016 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,158.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Rusio?

El Rusio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 261 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.6 inches.

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