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Gualjoco, Honduras

Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras

Gualjoco is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 1,432. Elevation: 676 ft (206 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,432 Population 10/sq mi density
676 ft Elevation 206 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Gualjoco

Gualjoco

Gualjoco är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Santa Bárbara, i den västra delen av landet, 150 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Gualjoco ligger 250 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 432.

People

Population1,432
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Population1,432
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Coordinates14.9599°, -88.2374°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceSanta Bárbara Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Gualjoco

Gualjoco is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 1,432. The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet (206 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Gualjoco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 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 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 676 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation676 ft (206 m)
Area151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates14.9599°N, 88.2374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.26"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 92 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 138 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 138 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 136 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 131 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 147 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 58 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 141 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 138 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 61 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 77 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 101 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 142 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 144 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 148 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 149 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 139 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 105 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 117 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 1 267 km
2020 Nana Category 1 205 km
2016 Earl Category 1 271 km
2010 Richard Category 2 245 km
2001 Iris Category 4 147 km
2000 Keith Category 1 297 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 286 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 - 118 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 101 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (28 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 28 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 142 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 149 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 151 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 154 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 157 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 165 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 165 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 166 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 166 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 167 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 168 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 173 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 173 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 10.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 8.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 9.0 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in Wettest
October 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
December 72°F (22°C) 2.9 in

Gualjoco has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Gualjoco

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Gualjoco

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva

Farmers Markets in Gualjoco

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Gualjoco

2 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Antony Deluxe
Hotel Plaza del Ángel

Gas Stations in Gualjoco

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Uno

Stadiums & Teams in Gualjoco

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Airports Near Gualjoco

18 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Azacualpa Airport-Small Airport
Bananera Airport-Small Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma Airport-Small Airport
Chumbagua Airport-Small Airport
Cucuyagua Airport-Small Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
La America Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela Airport-Small Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida Airport-Small Airport
Marcos Perez Airport-Small Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport-Small Airport
Villa Hermosa Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Gualjoco

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de El Rodeo
Iglesia de Gualjoco

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 Gualjoco

What is the population of Gualjoco?

Gualjoco has a population of 1,432 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Gualjoco?

Gualjoco has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.

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