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Las Tejeras, Honduras

Lempira Department · Honduras

Las Tejeras is a small town in Lempira Department, Honduras with a population of 1,140. Elevation: 3,018 ft (920 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,140 Population 6/sq mi density
3,018 ft Elevation 920 meters
70°F Avg Temperature 21°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Las Tejeras

Las Tejeras

Las Tejeras är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Lempira, i den västra delen av landet, 170 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Las Tejeras ligger 936 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 140.

People

Population1,140
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp70°F (21°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation3,018 ft (920 m)
Population1,140
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,018 ft (920 m)
Coordinates14.8044°, -88.5951°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceLempira Department
Average Temperature70°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,416 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Las Tejeras

Las Tejeras is a small town in Honduras (Lempira Department) with a population of 1,140. The city sits at an elevation of 3,018 feet (920 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Las Tejeras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,018 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.3°F
30% above Honduras avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,018 ft (920 m)
Area182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates14.8044°N, 88.5951°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.96"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

221 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.9 on Mar 19, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 112 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 131 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 109 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 145 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 108 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 135 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 133 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 107 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 80 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 126 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 46 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 118 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 73 km
Apr 7, 2024 2 km S of Tenancingo, El Salvador M5.0 118 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 114 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 148 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 122 km
May 26, 2008 3 km NNW of San Juan Opico, El Salvador M4.9 130 km
Mar 19, 2025 2 km NE of Ilopango, El Salvador M4.9 132 km
Jan 10, 2002 2 km SE of Tenancingo, El Salvador M4.9 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 290 km
2020 Nana Category 1 224 km
2016 Earl Category 1 290 km
2010 Richard Category 2 268 km
2001 Iris Category 4 156 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 - 148 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 79 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (69 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 69 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 103 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 112 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 115 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 115 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 122 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 124 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 135 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 135 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 137 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 139 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 141 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 144 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 146 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 1.5 in
February 68°F (20°C) 1.1 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.6 in
May 74°F (23°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.5 in
September 71°F (22°C) 10.0 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 5.5 in
November 68°F (20°C) 3.3 in
December 66°F (19°C) 2.1 in Coldest

Las Tejeras has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 66°F in December to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.0") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near Las Tejeras

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 Las Tejeras

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Galeano
museo

Libraries in Las Tejeras

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Las Tejeras

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Santa Teresa
Pulperia

Stadiums & Teams in Las Tejeras

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Las Tejeras

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Azacualpa Airport-Small Airport
Bananera Airport-Small Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma Airport-Small Airport
Chumbagua Airport-Small Airport
Cucuyagua Airport-Small Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas Airport-Small Airport
La Alondra Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela Airport-Small Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Los Llanos Airport-Small Airport
Luz y Vida Airport-Small Airport
Marcos Perez Airport-Small Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque Airport-Small Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport-Small Airport
Villa Hermosa Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Las Tejeras

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

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 Tejeras

What is the population of Las Tejeras?

Las Tejeras has a population of 1,140 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 182.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Las Tejeras?

Las Tejeras enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

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