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Goascorán, Honduras

Valle Department · Honduras

Goascorán is a small town in Valle Department, Honduras with a population of 1,350. Elevation: 338 ft (103 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

1,350 Population 13/sq mi density
338 ft Elevation 103 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
66.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Goascorán

Goascorán is a municipality in the Honduran department of Valle.

People

Population1,350
Density13/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain66.5 in/yr
Sunny Days218/yr
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Population1,350
Population Density13 / sq mi
Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Coordinates13.5833°, -87.6167°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceValle Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation66.5 inches (1,688 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Goascorán

Goascorán is a small town in Honduras (Valle Department) with a population of 1,350. The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet (103 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Goascorán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 218 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 66.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 338 feet.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 83°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Honduras avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average83°F (28°C)
Sunny Days218 days/yr

Geography

Elevation338 ft (103 m)
Area107.3 sq mi (277.8 km²)
Population Density13/sq mi
Coordinates13.5833°N, 87.6167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 66.5"
75% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 14.13"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,125 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 128 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 143 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 101 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 132 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 115 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 125 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 135 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 110 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 46 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 107 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 38 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 127 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 127 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 149 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 119 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 140 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 127 km
Jan 16, 2001 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 135 km
Jan 16, 2001 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 123 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

1 hurricane (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 262 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 128 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 130 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 35 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 28 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 35 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 67 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 78 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 89 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 94 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 96 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 100 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 118 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 126 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 132 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 137 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 139 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 148 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 84°F (29°C) 0.4 in
April 85°F (29°C) 1.6 in Warmest
May 83°F (28°C) 9.8 in
June 80°F (27°C) 11.5 in
July 83°F (28°C) 6.4 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 14.1 in Wettest
October 80°F (26°C) 10.9 in Coldest
November 80°F (27°C) 2.1 in
December 81°F (27°C) 0.3 in

Goascorán has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in October to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Goascorán

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Farmers Markets in Goascorán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Nacaome
Mercado Municipal Nº 1
Mercado Municipal Nº 2

Stadiums & Teams in Goascorán

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Airports Near Goascorán

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Ramon AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport
Tamara 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 Goascorán

What is the population of Goascorán?

Goascorán has a population of 1,350 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 107.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Goascorán?

Goascorán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.5 inches.

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