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La Unión, Honduras

Atlántida Department · Honduras

La Unión is a small town in Atlántida Department, Honduras with a population of 2,382. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

2,382 Population 10/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
85.6 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About La Unión

La Unión

La Unión är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Atlántida, i den centrala delen av landet, 180 km norr om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. La Unión ligger 3 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 2 382.

People

Population2,382
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain85.6 in/yr
Sunny Days181/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population2,382
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates15.7167°, -87.0000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceAtlántida Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation85.6 inches (2,175 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Unión

La Unión is a small town in Honduras (Atlántida Department) with a population of 2,382. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.6 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in La Unión

La Unión 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 423.1
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 256.9
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 203.0
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 102.1
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 84.3
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 128.5
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 134.5
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 174.9
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 239.5
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 367.2
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 534.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 395.6
La Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 181 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.6 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days181 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates15.7167°N, 87.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.6"
125% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 12.17"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.76"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

118 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 3, 2024.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 140 km
Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 143 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 110 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 84 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 28 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 70 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 17 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 91 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 16 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 146 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 72 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 67 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 72 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 86 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 61 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 54 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 48 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 91 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 82 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 79 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 157 km
2020 Iota Category 2 296 km
2020 Nana Category 1 142 km
2016 Earl Category 1 176 km
2011 Rina Category 3 276 km
2010 Paula Category 2 277 km
2010 Richard Category 2 133 km
2007 Felix Category 2 269 km
2001 Iris Category 4 110 km
2000 Keith Category 4 226 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 132 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 112 km
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 138 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (47 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 47 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 8.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 7.2 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.7 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.8 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.2 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 5.3 in
July 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
August 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
September 82°F (28°C) 7.2 in
October 80°F (27°C) 12.2 in Wettest
November 78°F (25°C) 12.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 11.8 in

La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.6 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.2") and April the driest (2.8").

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Radio Stations near La Unión

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchera (SV) AAC 96 kbps

Libraries in La Unión

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública La Ceiba0.0

Farmers Markets in La Unión

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal de La Ceiba

Stadiums & Teams in La Unión

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near La Unión

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Manuel Gálvez International AirportRTBLarge Airport
Golosón International AirportLCEMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Fort Morgan Cay AirportSmall Airport
Monica AirportSmall Airport
Utila AirportUIISmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in La Unión

2 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Clínica Metodista
D’Antoni del Este

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 Unión

What is the population of La Unión?

La Unión has a population of 2,382 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 228.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Unión?

La Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 181 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.6 inches.

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