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La Rosa, Honduras

Yoro Department · Honduras

La Rosa is a small town in Yoro Department, Honduras with a population of 1,552. Elevation: 2,841 ft (866 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,552 Population 1/sq mi density
2,841 ft Elevation 866 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
44.7 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About La Rosa

LaRosa is a common surname, meaning "the rose" in Italian. LaRosa is a common surname within Sicilian families, and is of Cantabrian-Castilian origin. Larrosa is the Aragonese form of this surname.

People

Population1,552
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain44.7 in/yr
Sunny Days255/yr
Elevation2,841 ft (866 m)
Population1,552
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,841 ft (866 m)
Coordinates15.3500°, -87.0667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceYoro Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation44.7 inches (1,135 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Rosa

La Rosa is a small town in Honduras (Yoro Department) with a population of 1,552. The city sits at an elevation of 2,841 feet (866 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

La Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 255 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,841 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average74.6°F
38% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (25°C)
Sunny Days255 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,841 ft (866 m)
Area1,126.1 sq mi (2,916.5 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates15.3500°N, 87.0667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.7"
18% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.42"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

101 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 144 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 128 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 125 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 21 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 120 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 98 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 54 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 137 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 34 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 71 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 108 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 73 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 110 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 23 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 112 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 88 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 81 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 109 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 42 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 16 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 199 km
2020 Nana Category 1 179 km
2020 Iota Category 1 272 km
2016 Earl Category 1 218 km
2010 Richard Category 2 175 km
2007 Felix Category 2 256 km
2001 Iris Category 4 150 km
2000 Keith Category 4 262 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 154 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami 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 - 123 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (88 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 88 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in
February 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 5.5 in
July 76°F (25°C) 4.7 in
August 76°F (25°C) 4.9 in
September 76°F (25°C) 6.4 in Wettest
October 74°F (24°C) 5.8 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.1 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.9 in Coldest

La Rosa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and March the driest (1.0").

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Radio Stations near La Rosa

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchera (SV) - AAC 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in La Rosa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in La Rosa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Rosa

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Golosón International AirportLCEMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Agua Caliente Airport-Small Airport
Aserradero El Encino Airport-Small Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
Guayabillas Airport-Small Airport
Guayape Airport-Small Airport
Hacienda Ulua Airport-Small Airport
Joya Del Quebracho Airport-Small Airport
La America Airport-Small Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
Las Lajas Airport-Small Airport
Manto Airport-Small Airport
Minas De Oro Airport-Small Airport
Monica Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Victoria Airport-Small Airport
Yodeco Airport-Small Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

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 La Rosa

What is the population of La Rosa?

La Rosa has a population of 1,552 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,126.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Rosa?

La Rosa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 255 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.7 inches.

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