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Jamalteca, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Jamalteca is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,107. Elevation: 1,634 ft (498 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,107 Population 5/sq mi density
1,634 ft Elevation 498 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Jamalteca

Jamalteca

Jamalteca är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Comayagua, i den västra delen av landet, 80 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Jamalteca ligger 479 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 107.

People

Population1,107
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Population1,107
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Coordinates14.6960°, -87.5791°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,479 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jamalteca

Jamalteca is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,107. The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet (498 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Jamalteca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,634 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (20°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Honduras avg
January Average69°F (20°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,634 ft (498 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.6960°N, 87.5791°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.37"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

114 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 M6.7 145 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 144 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 102 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 119 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 116 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 93 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 149 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 148 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 85 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 147 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 82 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 72 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 142 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 47 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 108 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 88 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 149 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 105 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 1 281 km
2020 Nana Category 1 245 km
2020 Iota Category 1 279 km
2016 Earl Category 1 299 km
2010 Richard Category 2 258 km
2007 Felix Category 1 290 km
2001 Iris Category 4 199 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 240 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 53 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 152 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 158 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 159 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 164 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 167 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 168 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 172 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 174 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 175 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 183 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 188 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 191 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (20°C) 1.9 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 6.1 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 8.7 in
July 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.4 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 69°F (20°C) 2.4 in

Jamalteca has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.4") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Jamalteca

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Jamalteca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Libraries in Jamalteca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0

Farmers Markets in Jamalteca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco

Stadiums & Teams in Jamalteca

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Airports Near Jamalteca

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall 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
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

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 Jamalteca

What is the population of Jamalteca?

Jamalteca has a population of 1,107 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 212.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jamalteca?

Jamalteca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

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