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Juticalpa, Honduras

Olancho Department · Honduras

Juticalpa is a mid-size city in Olancho Department, Honduras with a population of 33,686. Elevation: 1,496 ft (456 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

33,686 Population 29/sq mi density
1,496 ft Elevation 456 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Juticalpa

Juticalpa

Juticalpa is the capital of Olancho Department in Honduras, with a population of 75,790, and the municipal seat of Juticalpa Municipality. Situated in a broad river valley alongside the Rio Juticalpa, the town is a commercial centre for much of Olancho's ranching and agricultural economy.

People

Population33,686
Density29/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Population33,686
Population Density29 / sq mi
Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Coordinates14.6644°, -86.2225°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOlancho Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Juticalpa

Juticalpa is a mid-size city in Honduras (Olancho Department) with a population of 33,686. The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet (456 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Juticalpa

Juticalpa has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (27.1°C), the coldest is Dec (21.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1308 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 22°C / 72°F 14.7° / 31.1° 42.4
Feb 22.9°C / 73°F 14.1° / 33.1° 22.7
Mar 25°C / 77°F 16.6° / 35.4° 18.1
Apr 26.9°C / 80°F 18.5° / 36.9° 34.4
May 27.1°C / 81°F 19.6° / 36.5° 95.4
Jun 24.7°C / 76°F 18.7° / 33.9° 218.4
Jul 24°C / 75°F 18.3° / 30.8° 157.3
Aug 24°C / 75°F 18.7° / 30.7° 145.4
Sep 24.3°C / 76°F 19.1° / 31.3° 166.6
Oct 23.5°C / 74°F 17.9° / 30.3° 143.0
Nov 22.5°C / 73°F 16.1° / 29.1° 141.3
Dec 21.6°C / 71°F 14.6° / 28.8° 122.9
Juticalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Honduras avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,496 ft (456 m)
Area1,158.0 sq mi (2,999.1 km²)
Population Density29/sq mi
Coordinates14.6644°N, 86.2225°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

46 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 143 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 138 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 146 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 86 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 89 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 98 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 89 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 131 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 132 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 90 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 139 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 147 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 131 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 131 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 140 km
Nov 21, 1990 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras M4.5 145 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 81 km
Feb 7, 2012 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.5 145 km
May 29, 2009 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras M4.4 104 km
Apr 18, 2013 15 km SW of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.4 148 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 271 km
2020 Eta Category 4 228 km
2020 Iota Category 4 154 km
2020 Nana Category 1 284 km
2016 Earl Category 1 264 km
2010 Richard Category 2 232 km
2010 Paula Category 1 282 km
2007 Felix Category 4 145 km
2001 Iris Category 4 239 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 148 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (167 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 167 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 177 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 192 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
August 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in

Juticalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.8").

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Colleges & Universities in Juticalpa

Institution Type Founded Website
UCENM - Universidad Cristiana Evangélica Nuevo Milenio University
Universidad Católica de Honduras - Sede Santa Clara University
Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán - CUR Juticalpa University

Museums in Juticalpa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Cultura

Hotels in Juticalpa

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel La Hacienda
Real Paraíso

Restaurants in Juticalpa

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Fogón
Jarros Pizzería

Cafes in Juticalpa

2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Al Toque
Coco

Veterinaries in Juticalpa

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica y Farmacia Veterinaria Soto Puerto

Bus Stations in Juticalpa

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Discovery / Aurora
Terminal de Buses Guilliam Guifarro
Terminal de Buses OTRANSINOL

Gas Stations in Juticalpa

7 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Puma
Puma
Puma
texaco
Texaco Sandoval
Uno

Banks in Juticalpa

6 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAC Credomatic
Banadesa
Banco Atlantida
Banpais
Fama
Ficensa

Shopping Malls in Juticalpa

3 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mall Premier
Plaza Rosa
Uniplaza

Stadiums & Teams in Juticalpa

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Airports Near Juticalpa

29 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Catacamas AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Aguacate AirportCAASmall Airport
El Carbon AirstripSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Grupo Carnol AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jicalapa AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Manto AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco De La Paz AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Juticalpa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción
Iglesia de Belen
Iglesia Evangélica Amor Viviente
Iglesia Protestante

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 Juticalpa

What is the population of Juticalpa?

Juticalpa has a population of 33,686 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 29 people per square mile, spread across 1,158.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Juticalpa?

Juticalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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