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La Paz, Honduras

La Paz Department · Honduras

La Paz is a small city in La Paz Department, Honduras with a population of 17,555. Elevation: 2,231 ft (680 m). Average temperature: 69°F (20°C).

17,555 Population 142/sq mi density
2,231 ft Elevation 680 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 20°C
54.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About La Paz

La Paz

La Paz, officially Nuestra Señora de La Paz is the seat of government of Bolivia. With 755,732 residents as of 2024, it is the third-most populous city in Bolivia. Its metropolitan area, which includes the neighboring city of El Alto, and other smaller towns, is the second most populous urban area in Bolivia, with a population of 2.2 million, after Santa Cruz de la Sierra with a population of 2.3 million. The city is also the capital of the department of the same name.

People

Population17,555
Density142/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (20°C)
Rain54.5 in/yr
Sunny Days237/yr
Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Population17,555
Population Density142 / sq mi
Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Coordinates14.3212°, -87.6759°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceLa Paz Department
Average Temperature69°F (20°C)
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation54.5 inches (1,385 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Paz

La Paz is a small city in Honduras (La Paz Department) with a population of 17,555. The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet (680 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 65°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in La Paz

La Paz has an average annual temperature of 22.1°C (72°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.8°C), the coldest is Dec (19.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1709 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.9°C / 68°F 13° / 29.4° 64.4
Feb 20.9°C / 70°F 12.2° / 31.7° 46.1
Mar 23°C / 73°F 14.4° / 33.5° 75.7
Apr 24.8°C / 77°F 16.4° / 34.7° 50.3
May 24.5°C / 76°F 17.3° / 33.8° 145.9
Jun 22.7°C / 73°F 16.6° / 31° 262.0
Jul 22.4°C / 72°F 16.2° / 29.3° 148.4
Aug 22.7°C / 73°F 16.6° / 29.6° 162.4
Sep 22.7°C / 73°F 16.8° / 29.8° 221.0
Oct 21.7°C / 71°F 16.1° / 28.2° 168.7
Nov 20.5°C / 69°F 14.6° / 27.2° 170.9
Dec 19.6°C / 67°F 13° / 27.2° 193.7
La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winters average 65°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 237 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,231 feet.

Temperature

65°F Jan (18°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average68.8°F
27% above Honduras avg
January Average65°F (18°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days237 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,231 ft (680 m)
Area123.2 sq mi (319.2 km²)
Population Density142/sq mi
Coordinates14.3212°N, 87.6759°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.5"
44% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.75"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

272 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 133 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 127 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 128 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 120 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 145 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 122 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 129 km
Apr 3, 1999 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 150 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 144 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 142 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 128 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 147 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 120 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 79 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 138 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 117 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 112 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 115 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 122 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 121 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 284 km
2020 Iota Category 1 276 km
2007 Felix Category 1 299 km
2001 Iris Category 4 233 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 275 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 111 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 80 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 110 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 117 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 117 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 125 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 128 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 132 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 135 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 136 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 149 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 150 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 163 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 165 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 186 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 188 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 65°F (18°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 67°F (19°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
May 72°F (22°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 71°F (21°C) 10.0 in
July 70°F (21°C) 6.1 in
August 70°F (21°C) 7.6 in
September 70°F (21°C) 10.8 in Wettest
October 69°F (20°C) 6.9 in
November 67°F (19°C) 1.9 in
December 65°F (18°C) 0.7 in

La Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 65°F in January to 72°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.8") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near La Paz

9 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Museums in La Paz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Farmers Markets in La Paz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco

Hotels in La Paz

3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Granados
Hotel Rancho Victor
Valle De Piedra

Restaurants in La Paz

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Antojitos Mexicanos

Cafes in La Paz

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe El Eden
Cafe Ragá
Café Raga La Ermita

Clinics in La Paz

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental
Clinilab - Laboratorios
Consultorio Medico Familiar

Bus Stations in La Paz

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Soldado

Gas Stations in La Paz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Banks in La Paz

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Atlántida

Shopping Malls in La Paz

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Nova Plaza
Plaza Montecristo

Stadiums & Teams in La Paz

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Airports Near La Paz

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Paz

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Erminta Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro
Iglesia Católica del Espíritu Santo
Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de La Merded
Monte de Sion

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa
Elevation
687 m (2,254 ft)
Area
232.3 km² (89.7 mi²)

🇭🇳 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 La Paz

What is the population of La Paz?

La Paz has a population of 17,555 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 142 people per square mile, spread across 123.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Paz?

La Paz enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 65°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 237 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.5 inches.

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