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La Esperanza, Honduras
Intibucá Department · Honduras
La Esperanza is a small city in Intibucá Department, Honduras with a population of 5,318. Elevation: 5,482 ft (1,671 m). Average temperature: 65°F (19°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Esperanza
La Esperanza is the capital city and a municipality of the same name of the department of Intibucá, Honduras. La Esperanza is famous for having the coolest climate in Honduras. It is considered the heart of the Ruta Lenca, a region of Lenca ethnic influence that spans Honduras from Santa Rosa de Copan to Choluteca. Sites on the Lenca Trail have been designated by the government and United Nations development in order to encourage more cultural tourism, and help create new markets for the traditional crafts, such as pottery, practiced by the Lenca, in order to preserve their culture.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,318 |
| Population Density | 70 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 5,482 ft (1,671 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.3016°, -88.1673° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Intibucá Department |
| Average Temperature | 65°F (19°C) |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.5 inches (1,639 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Esperanza
La Esperanza is a small city in Honduras (Intibucá Department) with a population of 5,318. The city sits at an elevation of 5,482 feet (1,671 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 65°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 67°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 65.3°F |
| 21% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 62°F (17°C) |
| July Average | 67°F (19°C) |
| Sunny Days | 219 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 5,482 ft (1,671 m) |
| Area | 75.6 sq mi (195.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 70/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.3016°N, 88.1673°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 149 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 115 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 104 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 119 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 137 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 142 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 62°F (17°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| February | 63°F (17°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 66°F (19°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| May | 68°F (20°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 67°F (19°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 67°F (19°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 67°F (19°C) | 10.2 in | |
| September | 66°F (19°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 65°F (18°C) | 7.9 in | |
| November | 63°F (17°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 61°F (16°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
La Esperanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 61°F in December to 68°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.9") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near La Esperanza
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otoro Radio | música variada | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in La Esperanza
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura |
Libraries in La Esperanza
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Esperanza
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Intibucá | |||||
| Mercado La Esperanza | |||||
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in La Esperanza
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in La Esperanza
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Esperanza
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Esperanza
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Esperanza
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Esperanza
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Concepción Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Comandos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in La Esperanza
1 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Teleton |
Churches & Religious Organizations in La Esperanza
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Santísima Trinidad |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of La Esperanza?
La Esperanza has a population of 5,318 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 70 people per square mile, spread across 75.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Esperanza?
La Esperanza enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 65°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 67°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.