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El Tránsito, Honduras
Ocotepeque Department · Honduras
El Tránsito is a small town in Ocotepeque Department, Honduras with a population of 1,025. Elevation: 3,602 ft (1,098 m). Average temperature: 68°F (20°C).
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About El Tránsito
El Tránsito is a municipality in the department of San Miguel, El Salvador. According to the official census of 2016, it has a population of 21,093 inhabitants. It limits the north with the municipality of San Rafael Oriente; to the east with the municipality of San Miguel and the lagoon of El Jocotal; to the southeast with the municipality of Jucuarán; to the southwest with the municipality of Concepción Batres; and to the west with the municipality of Ereguayquín.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,025 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.3833°, -88.9167° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Ocotepeque Department |
| Average Temperature | 68°F (20°C) |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.7 inches (1,441 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Tránsito
El Tránsito is a small town in Honduras (Ocotepeque Department) with a population of 1,025. The city sits at an elevation of 3,602 feet (1,098 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 68°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 68.3°F |
| 26% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 65°F (18°C) |
| July Average | 69°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 233 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,602 ft (1,098 m) |
| Area | 106.7 sq mi (276.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3833°N, 88.9167°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 117 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 107 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Guazapa (58 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 58 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 81 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 83 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 84 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 97 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 65°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | |
| February | 67°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 72°F (22°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 70°F (21°C) | 10.4 in | Wettest |
| July | 69°F (21°C) | 8.4 in | |
| August | 69°F (21°C) | 8.6 in | |
| September | 69°F (20°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 68°F (20°C) | 5.6 in | |
| November | 66°F (19°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 64°F (18°C) | 1.4 in | Coldest |
El Tránsito has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 64°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.4") and February the driest (0.6").
Radio Stations near El Tránsito
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musiquera 93.3 FM | 93.3 fm, musiquera | MP3 |
Stadiums & Teams in El Tránsito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Tránsito
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Chiquimula Airport | CIQ | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rioamarillo Airport | RUY | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About El Tránsito
What is the population of El Tránsito?
El Tránsito has a population of 1,025 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 106.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Tránsito?
El Tránsito enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 68°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.7 inches.