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Jiquinlaca, Honduras

Intibucá Department · Honduras

Jiquinlaca is a small town in Intibucá Department, Honduras with a population of 1,248. Elevation: 1,739 ft (530 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

1,248 Population 17/sq mi density
1,739 ft Elevation 530 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
71.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Jiquinlaca

Jiquinlaca

Jiquinlaca es una de las 9 Aldeas del Municipio de Concepción, departamento de Intibucá.

People

Population1,248
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain71.2 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Population1,248
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Coordinates14.0060°, -88.3516°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceIntibucá Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation71.2 inches (1,809 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jiquinlaca

Jiquinlaca is a small town in Honduras (Intibucá Department) with a population of 1,248. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet (530 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 71.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Jiquinlaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 71.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average73.9°F
37% above Honduras avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (24°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Area75.6 sq mi (195.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates14.0060°N, 88.3516°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 71.2"
87% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.39"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,077 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 112 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 74 km
May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 137 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 52 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 137 km
Jan 5, 2025 56 km SSE of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.2 143 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 95 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 46 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 121 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 106 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 103 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 148 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 122 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 109 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 106 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 121 km
Feb 2, 2001 68 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 148 km
Dec 14, 1996 66 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 150 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 102 km
Jan 16, 2001 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 120 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
2005 Adrian Category 1 269 km
2001 Iris Category 4 247 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 136 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 112 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 95 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Apastepeque Field (55 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 55 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 59 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 59 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 60 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 66 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 67 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 70 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 84 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 84 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 106 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 108 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 112 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 116 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 125 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 130 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 73°F (23°C) 0.3 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.7 in
April 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in Warmest
May 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in
June 74°F (23°C) 12.9 in
July 74°F (24°C) 10.0 in
August 74°F (23°C) 11.3 in
September 73°F (23°C) 13.4 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 9.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Jiquinlaca has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in December to 77°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 71.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (0.2").

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Museums in Jiquinlaca

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura y Memoria Histórica

Libraries in Jiquinlaca

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Casa de la Cultura0.0

Farmers Markets in Jiquinlaca

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Jiquinlaca

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel El Chelo
La Torre de los Mayorga

Restaurants in Jiquinlaca

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

comedor Geñita

Clinics in Jiquinlaca

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica y farmacia los dos hermanos

Gas Stations in Jiquinlaca

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

los mal encarados ,Camasca

Banks in Jiquinlaca

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Coacfil cooperativa de ahorro y credito

Stadiums & Teams in Jiquinlaca

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Airports Near Jiquinlaca

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
El Salvador International Airport Saint Óscar Arnulfo Romero y GaldámezSALLarge Airport
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Barillas AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Puerto El Triunfo AirportSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Jiquinlaca

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de La Concepción

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 Jiquinlaca

What is the population of Jiquinlaca?

Jiquinlaca has a population of 1,248 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 75.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jiquinlaca?

Jiquinlaca has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 71.2 inches.

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