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La Unión, Honduras
Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras
La Unión is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 827. Elevation: 1,916 ft (584 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Unión
La Unión är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Santa Bárbara, i den västra delen av landet, 190 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. La Unión ligger 584 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 827.
People
Climate
| Population | 827 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,916 ft (584 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.1333°, -88.5500° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Santa Bárbara Department |
| Average Temperature | 72°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.1 inches (1,627 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Unión
La Unión is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 827. The city sits at an elevation of 1,916 feet (584 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.0°F |
| 33% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,916 ft (584 m) |
| Area | 160.6 sq mi (416.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.1333°N, 88.5500°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 | — | 113 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 63 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (64 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 139 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 150 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 170 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 171 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 2.1 in | |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 76°F (24°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.0 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.4 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 6.2 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 3.2 in | Coldest |
La Unión has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near La Unión
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Musiquera 93.3 FM | 93.3 fm, musiquera | MP3 | |
| EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés | 93.3 fm, boca del río | AAC+ 48 kbps |
Stadiums & Teams in La Unión
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Unión
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Puerto Barrios Airport | PBR | Medium Airport |
| Bananera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Las Vegas Airport | LCF | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rioamarillo Airport | RUY | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of La Unión?
La Unión has a population of 827 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 160.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Unión?
La Unión has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.1 inches.