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Jesús de Otoro, Honduras

Intibucá Department · Honduras

Jesús de Otoro is a small city in Intibucá Department, Honduras with a population of 6,988. Elevation: 2,034 ft (620 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

6,988 Population 40/sq mi density
2,034 ft Elevation 620 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
62.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Jesús de Otoro

Jesús de Otoro is a town, with a population of 11,930, and a municipality in the Honduran department of Intibucá.

People

Population6,988
Density40/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain62.6 in/yr
Sunny Days222/yr
Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Population6,988
Population Density40 / sq mi
Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Coordinates14.4878°, -87.9818°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceIntibucá Department
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation62.6 inches (1,590 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jesús de Otoro

Jesús de Otoro is a small city in Honduras (Intibucá Department) with a population of 6,988. The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet (620 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Jesús de Otoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 222 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 62.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,034 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.9°F
28% above Honduras avg
January Average65°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days222 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,034 ft (620 m)
Area172.6 sq mi (447.0 km²)
Population Density40/sq mi
Coordinates14.4878°N, 87.9818°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 62.6"
65% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.57"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 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 M6.7 149 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 137 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 114 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 109 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 146 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 132 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 145 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 141 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 116 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 135 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 135 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 45 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 131 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 103 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 119 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 118 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 133 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 130 km
Mar 19, 2025 2 km NE of Ilopango, El Salvador M4.9 147 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 259 km
2010 Richard Category 2 289 km
2001 Iris Category 4 205 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 288 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 130 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 55 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 118 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 123 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 124 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 130 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 131 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 134 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 136 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 139 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 140 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 147 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 163 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 165 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (19°C) 1.1 in
February 67°F (19°C) 0.9 in
March 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in Warmest
June 71°F (22°C) 10.5 in
July 70°F (21°C) 7.3 in
August 70°F (21°C) 8.8 in
September 70°F (21°C) 11.6 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 7.8 in
November 67°F (19°C) 2.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Jesús de Otoro has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in December to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.6") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Jesús de Otoro

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Museums in Jesús de Otoro

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Libraries in Jesús de Otoro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Jesús de Otoro

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Concepción
Mercado Intibucá
Mercado La Esperanza
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Pablo

Hotels in Jesús de Otoro

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospedaje y Restaurante Colonial
Hotel Central
Hotel Tosta
Hotel Valle Verde

Restaurants in Jesús de Otoro

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

FoodPark
Hong Kong
La Terraza

Cafes in Jesús de Otoro

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Atolera El buen gusto
Meraki

Clinics in Jesús de Otoro

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Camilo Girón Rivera
Clínica Santa Fe
Cruz Roja Hondureña

Gas Stations in Jesús de Otoro

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Texaco del Valle
Uno
Uno Montecinas

Banks in Jesús de Otoro

10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Ban Rural
Banadesa
Banco Atlántida
Banco Azteca
Banco de Occidente
Cooperativa Cacil
Cooperativa Cacil 2
Cooperativa COMIXMUL
Cooperativa Taulabé
Cooperativa Ulua Otoreña

Stadiums & Teams in Jesús de Otoro

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Jesús de Otoro

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Jesús de Otoro

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teleton

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jesús de Otoro

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Jesús de Otoro
Iglesia de la Santa Cruz
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints

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 Jesús de Otoro

What is the population of Jesús de Otoro?

Jesús de Otoro has a population of 6,988 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 40 people per square mile, spread across 172.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jesús de Otoro?

Jesús de Otoro enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 222 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.6 inches.

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