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La Ceiba, Honduras
Atlántida Department · Honduras
La Ceiba is a large city in Atlántida Department, Honduras with a population of 222,055. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About La Ceiba
La Ceiba is a municipality, the capital of the Honduran department of Atlántida and a port city on the northern coast of Honduras in Central America. It is located on the southern edge of the Caribbean, forming part of the south eastern boundary of the Gulf of Honduras. With an estimated population of 209,000 living in approximately 170 residential areas, it is the fourth most populous and third most important city in the country.
People
Climate
| Population | 222,055 |
| Population Density | 973 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.7597°, -86.7822° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Atlántida Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.4 inches (1,687 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Ceiba
La Ceiba is a large city in Honduras (Atlántida Department) with a population of 222,055. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Climate in La Ceiba
La Ceiba has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 3044 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 46 ft (14 m) |
| Area | 228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 973/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7597°N, 86.7822°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 133 km |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 122 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in |
La Ceiba has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (2.2").
Colleges & Universities in La Ceiba
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| INFOP | College | — | — |
| Instituto Técnico Marco H. Fajardo - ITLA | University | — | — |
| UNAH - Centro Universitario del Litoral Atlántico | University | — | — |
| UNITEC | University | — | — |
| Universidad Católica de Honduras - Campus San Isidro | University | — | — |
| Universidad Pedagógica Nacional Francisco Morazán CUR- La Ceiba | University | — | — |
| UTH | University | — | — |
Schools in La Ceiba
52+ public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Jesús Aguilar Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Lindo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 10 de Septiembre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Nuevos Horizontes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos Aguilar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gonzalo Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Paz Barahona | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fraternidad | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gonzalo Rivera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Marcio René Espinal | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela josé Venancio Vásquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juana Reyes de Maresma | — | — | — | — |
| Esther Bilingual School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos Hartling | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cristóbal Colón | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Margie Dip | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Justo Rufino Spilbury | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Arturo Santos Delgado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Enrique Ortez Pinel | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Urbana Mixta Montecristo | — | — | — | — |
| New Life Christian Bilingual School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fernando Soto Henríquez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Alemania | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rafael Bardales Bueso | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Departamental San Isidro | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Evangelico Nueva Jerusalen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela República de Japón | — | — | — | — |
| Mazapan School | — | — | — | — |
| Mazapán School | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Manuel Bonilla | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto María Regina | — | — | — | — |
| La Ceiba Bilingual School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Lempira | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Oficial La Ceiba | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ramón Montoya / 14 de Julio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gustavo Castañeda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela e Instituto José Trinidad Reyes | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Emilia D'Cuire | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela José Cecilio del Valle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cabañas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bilingüe Brassavola | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bilingüe Santa Teresa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Bilingüe Palmeras | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Claudio Barrera | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Regis Benedith | — | — | — | — |
| Rafael Pineda Ponce | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Marco Antonio Ponce | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Eva Bertot de Mazier | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 10 de Septiembre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Pineda Carías | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Manuel Gálvez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Policarpo Paz García | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in La Ceiba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública La Ceiba | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Ceiba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de La Ceiba |
Hotels in La Ceiba
38 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Ceiba
32 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in La Ceiba
11 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in La Ceiba
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Ceiba
5 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in La Ceiba
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in La Ceiba
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Ceiba
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Ceiba
18 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in La Ceiba
21 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in La Ceiba
5 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in La Ceiba
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Golf Courses in La Ceiba
2 golf courses within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Ceiba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Ceiba
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | RTB | Large Airport |
| Golosón International Airport | LCE | Medium Airport |
| Tela Airport | TEA | Medium Airport |
| Agua Caliente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barbareta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Carta Airport | LUI | Small Airport |
| Coyoles Airport | CYL | Small Airport |
| El Arrayán Airport | OAN | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Morgan Cay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Regional Hamer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Utila Airport | UII | Small Airport |
| Yodeco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoro Airport | ORO | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Ceiba
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Metodista | ||
| D’Antoni del Este |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Ceiba
65 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de San Isidro Labrador | |
| Catedral de San Isidro Labrador | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Bautista El Buen Pastor | |
| Iglesia Bautista El Buen Pastor | |
| Iglesia Caminos de Santidad | |
| Iglesia Católica Corpus Christi | |
| Iglesia Católica Corpus Christi | |
| Iglesia Católica Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia Católica Cristo Rey | |
| Iglesia Católica de Danto | |
| Iglesia Católica de Danto | |
| Iglesia Católica Divino Niño Jesús | |
| Iglesia Católica Divino Niño Jesús | |
| Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia Catolica Inmaculada Corazón de María | |
| Iglesia Catolica Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | |
| Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís | |
| Iglesia Católica San Francisco de Asís | |
| Iglesia Católica Santísima Trinidad |
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Quick Facts
Around La Ceiba
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near La Ceiba
4 places within 15 km
- • Playa Los Maestros
- • Cerro del Hornito
- • View Point towards the Ocean
- • Viewpoint to river
🇭🇳 About Honduras
Public Holidays in Honduras
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Ceiba?
La Ceiba has a population of 222,055 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 973 people per square mile, spread across 228.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Ceiba?
La Ceiba 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 79°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.