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Intibucá, Honduras

Intibucá Department · Honduras

Intibucá is a small city in Intibucá Department, Honduras with a population of 13,741. Elevation: 5,538 ft (1,688 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).

13,741 Population 45/sq mi density
5,538 ft Elevation 1,688 meters
65°F Avg Temperature 19°C
64.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Intibucá

Intibucá

Intibucá is one of the 18 departments in the Republic of Honduras. Intibucá covers a total surface area of 1,186.1 square miles (3,072 km2). Its capital is the city of La Esperanza, in the municipality of La Esperanza.

People

Population13,741
Density45/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp65°F (19°C)
Rain64.5 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation5,538 ft (1,688 m)
Population13,741
Population Density45 / sq mi
Elevation5,538 ft (1,688 m)
Coordinates14.3123°, -88.1761°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceIntibucá Department
Average Temperature65°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation64.5 inches (1,639 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Intibucá

Intibucá is a small city in Honduras (Intibucá Department) with a population of 13,741. The city sits at an elevation of 5,538 feet (1,688 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Intibucá

Intibucá has an average annual temperature of 21.3°C (70°F). The hottest month is Apr (23.7°C), the coldest is Dec (18.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2033 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 12.2° / 28.3° 85.7
Feb 20.1°C / 68°F 12° / 30° 62.8
Mar 21.9°C / 71°F 14.2° / 31.8° 182.2
Apr 23.7°C / 75°F 15.8° / 33.4° 44.2
May 23.4°C / 74°F 16.9° / 32.2° 227.3
Jun 22°C / 72°F 16.2° / 29.6° 271.4
Jul 21.8°C / 71°F 16° / 28.2° 138.2
Aug 22°C / 72°F 16.4° / 28.4° 198.8
Sep 21.9°C / 71°F 16.7° / 28.3° 246.1
Oct 21.2°C / 70°F 15.7° / 27.6° 203.1
Nov 19.9°C / 68°F 14.2° / 26.2° 186.1
Dec 18.8°C / 66°F 12.2° / 26.2° 187.2
Intibucá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 67°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,538 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 67°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average65.3°F
21% above Honduras avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average67°F (19°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,538 ft (1,688 m)
Area306.6 sq mi (794.1 km²)
Population Density45/sq mi
Coordinates14.3123°N, 88.1761°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.91"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

454 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M5.4 on Jun 18, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 150 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 109 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 85 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 134 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 80 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 140 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 145 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 137 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 142 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 148 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 144 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 140 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 103 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 145 km
Jan 15, 2001 27 km WSW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.6 142 km
Jul 22, 1996 29 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.6 150 km
Apr 12, 1991 23 km SSW of Jucuarán, El Salvador M5.5 140 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 144 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 135 km
Jun 18, 2025 22 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.4 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 277 km
2001 Iris Category 4 217 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 844 150 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 116 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 77 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 92 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 94 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 98 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 98 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 104 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 105 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 107 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 112 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 118 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 124 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 129 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 137 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 141 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.3 in Driest
February 63°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.6 in
April 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in
May 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in Warmest
June 67°F (19°C) 11.9 in
July 67°F (19°C) 8.0 in
August 67°F (19°C) 10.2 in
September 66°F (19°C) 12.9 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 7.9 in
November 63°F (17°C) 1.9 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.5 in Coldest

Intibucá has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.3").

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Colleges & Universities in Intibucá

Institution Type Founded Website
Seminario Mayor Santa María de las Gracias University
UCENM - Universidad Cristiana Evangélica Nuevo Milenio University
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán University

Radio Stations near Intibucá

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Intibucá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Libraries in Intibucá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Intibucá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Concepción
Mercado Intibucá
Mercado La Esperanza
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Intibucá

8 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Rey
Hospedaje Venecia
Hotel Cabañas los Pinos
Hotel Castillo
Hotel los Tres Hermanos
Hotel Mejia Batres
Hotel Mina
Posada Papa Chepe

Restaurants in Intibucá

12 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Vieja
comedor
comedor
La Casa del Sabor
La Casita de Ionel
La Estancia
La Guara
La Hacienda
Pizza 1001
Restaurante El Fogón
Restaurante Opalacas
Vinos Many

Cafes in Intibucá

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mardú Arte Café y Vino
Ukarki Lenca

Bus Stations in Intibucá

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

HN #1234171687
Terminal de Buses La Bendición
Terminal de Buses Zona Rural de Intibuca

Gas Stations in Intibucá

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Puma Circunvalación

Banks in Intibucá

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Atlántida
Banco de Occidente

Shopping Malls in Intibucá

1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Esperanzano

Stadiums & Teams in Intibucá

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Intibucá

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Intibucá

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teleton

Churches & Religious Organizations in Intibucá

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de la Esperanza
Iglesia de Nuestro Señor de Intibucá
Iglesia Nuestra señora de Suyapa
La Gruta

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 Intibucá

What is the population of Intibucá?

Intibucá has a population of 13,741 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 45 people per square mile, spread across 306.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Intibucá?

Intibucá enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.

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