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Jícaro Galán, Honduras

Valle Department · Honduras

Jícaro Galán is a small town in Valle Department, Honduras with a population of 1,370. Elevation: 180 ft (55 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).

1,370 Population 5/sq mi density
180 ft Elevation 55 meters
81°F Avg Temperature 27°C
60.4 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Jícaro Galán

Jícaro Galán

Jícaro Galán är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Valle, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 70 km söder om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Jícaro Galán ligger 55 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 370.

People

Population1,370
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp81°F (27°C)
Rain60.4 in/yr
Sunny Days226/yr
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Population1,370
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Coordinates13.5317°, -87.4389°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceValle Department
Average Temperature81°F (27°C)
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation60.4 inches (1,535 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jícaro Galán

Jícaro Galán is a small town in Honduras (Valle Department) with a population of 1,370. The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet (55 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Jícaro Galán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winters average 80°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 226 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 60.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 180 feet.

Temperature

80°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.8°F
50% above Honduras avg
January Average80°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days226 days/yr

Geography

Elevation180 ft (55 m)
Area303.8 sq mi (786.9 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates13.5317°N, 87.4389°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 60.4"
59% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.72"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

996 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 143 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 107 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 112 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 145 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 93 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 45 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 143 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 107 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 143 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 33 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 134 km
Jan 16, 2001 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 149 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 147 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 133 km
Feb 23, 2011 55 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 134 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 102 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 110 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 136 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 144 km
Jan 16, 2001 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 243 km
2007 Felix Category 1 291 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 844 143 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 134 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 46 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (31 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 31 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 36 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 63 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 97 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 104 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 107 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 115 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 119 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 119 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 122 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 132 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 139 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 141 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 145 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in
February 81°F (27°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 83°F (28°C) 0.5 in
April 84°F (29°C) 1.4 in Warmest
May 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
June 80°F (27°C) 10.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.8 in
August 81°F (27°C) 7.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 12.7 in Wettest
October 79°F (26°C) 9.7 in Coldest
November 79°F (26°C) 2.1 in
December 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in

Jícaro Galán has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in October to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 60.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.7") and February the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Jícaro Galán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura

Farmers Markets in Jícaro Galán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanal (Mercadito Verde)
Mercado La Concepción
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Nacaome
Mercado San Antonio

Hotels in Jícaro Galán

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Oasis Colonial

Restaurants in Jícaro Galán

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mariscos Ena

Stadiums & Teams in Jícaro Galán

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Airports Near Jícaro Galán

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre 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 Jose 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 Jícaro Galán

What is the population of Jícaro Galán?

Jícaro Galán has a population of 1,370 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 303.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jícaro Galán?

Jícaro Galán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 60.4 inches.

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