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Las Mercedes, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Las Mercedes is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 1,000. Elevation: 2,116 ft (645 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

1,000 Population 6/sq mi density
2,116 ft Elevation 645 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
47.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Las Mercedes

Las Mercedes

Flores är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Comayagua, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 40 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Flores ligger 645 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 018.

People

Population1,000
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Population1,000
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Coordinates14.2833°, -87.5667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,213 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Mercedes

Las Mercedes is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 1,000. The city sits at an elevation of 2,116 feet (645 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Las Mercedes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,116 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.1°F
35% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,116 ft (645 m)
Area180.2 sq mi (466.8 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates14.2833°N, 87.5667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.86"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.47"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

262 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 M6.5 142 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 136 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 124 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 115 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 115 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 125 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
Apr 3, 1999 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 148 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 120 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 128 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 91 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 147 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 120 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 122 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 119 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 118 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 113 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 101 km
Aug 6, 2021 Honduras M4.8 127 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 1 291 km
2020 Iota Category 1 264 km
2007 Felix Category 1 288 km
2001 Iris Category 4 241 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 269 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 109 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (89 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 89 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 106 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 113 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 122 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 130 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 134 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 137 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 141 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 144 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 145 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 157 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 173 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 174 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 177 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 186 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest, Driest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.5 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.8 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 8.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 74°F (23°C) 6.4 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest
October 73°F (23°C) 6.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 70°F (21°C) 0.8 in

Las Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.9") and January the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Las Mercedes

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 Las Mercedes

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

Farmers Markets in Las Mercedes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco

Restaurants in Las Mercedes

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Carneval
Comedor Katherin

Gas Stations in Las Mercedes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mobil

Stadiums & Teams in Las Mercedes

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Airports Near Las Mercedes

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II 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

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 Las Mercedes

What is the population of Las Mercedes?

Las Mercedes has a population of 1,000 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 180.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Mercedes?

Las Mercedes has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches.

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