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El Zapotal del Norte, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

El Zapotal del Norte is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 2,508. Elevation: 587 ft (179 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,508 Population 6/sq mi density
587 ft Elevation 179 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
64.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About El Zapotal del Norte

El Zapotal del Norte

El Zapotal del Norte är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Cortés, i den västra delen av landet, 180 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. El Zapotal del Norte ligger 179 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 508.

People

Population2,508
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain64.8 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Population2,508
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Coordinates15.5167°, -88.0500°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation64.8 inches (1,646 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Zapotal del Norte

El Zapotal del Norte is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 2,508. The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet (179 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in El Zapotal del Norte

El Zapotal del Norte 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 Zapotal del Norte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 587 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation587 ft (179 m)
Area414.1 sq mi (1,072.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates15.5167°N, 88.0500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.8"
71% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.66"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.61"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

107 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 42 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 73 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 96 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 131 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 89 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 127 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 31 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 100 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 140 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 126 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 53 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 77 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 84 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 123 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 88 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 129 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 91 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 67 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 69 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 112 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 1 202 km
2020 Nana Category 1 145 km
2016 Earl Category 1 211 km
2010 Richard Category 2 180 km
2001 Iris Category 4 95 km
2000 Keith Category 4 233 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 247 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 54 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (60 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 60 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 142 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 3.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.6 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.6 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 8.6 in
July 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in
August 75°F (24°C) 6.9 in
September 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
November 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
December 69°F (21°C) 5.2 in Coldest

El Zapotal del Norte has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 69°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and March the driest (1.6").

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Radio Stations near El Zapotal del Norte

2 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in El Zapotal del Norte

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 Zapotal del Norte

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Publica0.0
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Biblioteca UNICAH0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0
Libreria Comunal San Juan0.0

Farmers Markets in El Zapotal del Norte

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

Hotels in El Zapotal del Norte

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

montes de sinai

Restaurants in El Zapotal del Norte

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Brasas Rocamar
Pares Ononos Restobar
Rancho los Blancos
Restaurante "El Manzano"

Clinics in El Zapotal del Norte

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínicas Odontológicas San Pío de Pietrelcina

Veterinaries in El Zapotal del Norte

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

San Francisco De Asis

Banks in El Zapotal del Norte

3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banpais
Ficohsa
Ventanilla Banco Credomatic

Breweries in El Zapotal del Norte

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Cervecería Hondureña

Stadiums & Teams in El Zapotal del Norte

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near El Zapotal del Norte

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua 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
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Post Offices in El Zapotal del Norte

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Compras Express

Treatment Centers in El Zapotal del Norte

6 treatment centers.

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

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Zapotal del Norte

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Iglesia Casa de Oración
Ministerio Dios es Bueno
PARROQUIA EL BUEN PASTOR

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 Zapotal del Norte

What is the population of El Zapotal del Norte?

El Zapotal del Norte has a population of 2,508 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 414.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Zapotal del Norte?

El Zapotal del Norte has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.8 inches.

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