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Lagunas, Honduras

Lempira Department · Honduras

Lagunas is a small town in Lempira Department, Honduras with a population of 986. Elevation: 3,307 ft (1,008 m). Average temperature: 67°F (20°C).

Data updated June 2026

986 Population 5/sq mi density
3,307 ft Elevation 1,008 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 20°C
57.0 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Lagunas

Lagunas

Lagunas är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Lempira, i den västra delen av landet, 150 km väster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Lagunas ligger 1 008 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 986.

People

Population986
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (20°C)
Rain57.0 in/yr
Sunny Days233/yr
Elevation3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Population986
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Coordinates14.6167°, -88.4833°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceLempira Department
Average Temperature67°F (20°C)
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation57.0 inches (1,448 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Lagunas

Lagunas is a small town in Honduras (Lempira Department) with a population of 986. The city sits at an elevation of 3,307 feet (1,008 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (20°C). Temperatures range from 63°F in January to 69°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Lagunas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winters average 63°F in January while summers reach 69°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 233 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,307 feet.

Temperature

63°F Jan (17°C) 69°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average67.2°F
24% above Honduras avg
January Average63°F (17°C)
July Average69°F (20°C)
Sunny Days233 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,307 ft (1,008 m)
Area201.7 sq mi (522.3 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates14.6167°N, 88.4833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.0"
50% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.63"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

271 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 M6.7 131 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 116 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 92 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 91 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 117 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 140 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 119 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 150 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 97 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 22 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 96 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 138 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 126 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 98 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 104 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 101 km
Mar 19, 2025 2 km NE of Ilopango, El Salvador M4.9 119 km
May 26, 2008 3 km NNW of San Juan Opico, El Salvador M4.9 124 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 103 km
Feb 13, 2001 9 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M4.8 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 244 km
2010 Richard Category 2 288 km
2001 Iris Category 4 178 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 103 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (68 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 68 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 104 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 105 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 114 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 117 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 120 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 122 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 124 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 125 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 128 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 128 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 131 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 131 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 132 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 63°F (17°C) 1.1 in
February 65°F (18°C) 0.8 in
March 68°F (20°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
May 71°F (22°C) 6.9 in Warmest
June 70°F (21°C) 10.0 in
July 69°F (20°C) 6.8 in
August 68°F (20°C) 8.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 10.6 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 5.9 in
November 65°F (18°C) 2.6 in
December 63°F (17°C) 1.7 in Coldest

Lagunas has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 63°F in December to 71°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Lagunas

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

Museums in Lagunas

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Galeano
museo

Stadiums & Teams in Lagunas

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Lagunas

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Lagunas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de La Iguala

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 Lagunas

What is the population of Lagunas?

Lagunas has a population of 986 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 201.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Lagunas?

Lagunas enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (20°C). Winter temperatures average 63°F in January, while summers reach an average of 69°F in July. The area receives 233 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.0 inches.

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