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Esquías, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Esquías is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,339. Elevation: 2,195 ft (669 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

1,339 Population 6/sq mi density
2,195 ft Elevation 669 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Esquías

Esquías is a municipality in the Honduran department of Comayagua.

People

Population1,339
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation2,195 ft (669 m)
Population1,339
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,195 ft (669 m)
Coordinates14.7439°, -87.3712°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Esquías

Esquías is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,339. The city sits at an elevation of 2,195 feet (669 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Esquías has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,195 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,195 ft (669 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates14.7439°N, 87.3712°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

90 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 89 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 129 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 132 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 104 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 128 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 116 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 131 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 64 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 140 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 50 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 69 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 68 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 97 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 75 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 134 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 92 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 105 km
Jul 19, 1999 2 km NW of Potrerillos, Honduras M4.6 143 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 87 km
Mar 23, 1999 Honduras M4.6 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 272 km
2020 Nana Category 1 240 km
2020 Iota Category 1 261 km
2016 Earl Category 1 289 km
2010 Richard Category 2 247 km
2007 Felix Category 1 269 km
2001 Iris Category 4 205 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 219 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

11 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 71 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 160 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 162 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 166 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 175 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 182 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 185 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 189 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 189 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 192 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in

Esquías has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Esquías

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Libraries in Esquías

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0

Stadiums & Teams in Esquías

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Esquías

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Esquías

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Esquías

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 Esquías

What is the population of Esquías?

Esquías has a population of 1,339 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 212.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Esquías?

Esquías has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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