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Los Planes, Honduras

La Paz Department · Honduras

Los Planes is a small town in La Paz Department, Honduras with a population of 1,320. Elevation: 5,942 ft (1,811 m). Average temperature: 64°F (18°C).

1,320 Population 9/sq mi density
5,942 ft Elevation 1,811 meters
64°F Avg Temperature 18°C
68.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Los Planes

Los Planes

Los Planes är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de La Paz, i den sydvästra delen av landet, 90 km väster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Los Planes ligger 1 811 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 320.

People

Population1,320
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp64°F (18°C)
Rain68.9 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation5,942 ft (1,811 m)
Population1,320
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation5,942 ft (1,811 m)
Coordinates14.0500°, -88.0167°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceLa Paz Department
Average Temperature64°F (18°C)
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Annual Precipitation68.9 inches (1,749 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Planes

Los Planes is a small town in Honduras (La Paz Department) with a population of 1,320. The city sits at an elevation of 5,942 feet (1,811 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 64°F (18°C). Temperatures range from 61°F in January to 66°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Los Planes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winters average 61°F in January while summers reach 66°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 5,942 feet, a high-altitude location.

Temperature

61°F Jan (16°C) 66°F Jul (19°C)
Annual Average64.4°F
19% above Honduras avg
January Average61°F (16°C)
July Average66°F (19°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation5,942 ft (1,811 m)
Area139.9 sq mi (362.3 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates14.0500°N, 88.0167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.9"
81% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.98"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.43"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

748 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.0 on Jul 29, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 131 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 108 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 88 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 139 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 81 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 122 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 106 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 125 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 127 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 103 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 124 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 137 km
Mar 29, 2001 46 km SW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.8 147 km
Jan 16, 2001 36 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 139 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 98 km
Jan 16, 2001 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 131 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 121 km
Jun 6, 1992 46 km SSW of Chirilagua, El Salvador M5.6 140 km
Jan 15, 2001 27 km WSW of Jiquilisco, El Salvador M5.6 128 km
Jul 22, 1996 29 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2001 Iris Category 4 250 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 131 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 83 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chinameca (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 72 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 78 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 81 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 86 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 88 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 89 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 90 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 96 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 102 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 104 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 120 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 120 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 128 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 142 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 160 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 61°F (16°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 62°F (17°C) 0.4 in
March 65°F (18°C) 0.6 in
April 67°F (19°C) 2.0 in Warmest
May 67°F (19°C) 8.4 in
June 66°F (19°C) 12.7 in
July 66°F (19°C) 8.4 in
August 65°F (19°C) 10.6 in
September 65°F (18°C) 14.0 in Wettest
October 65°F (18°C) 8.6 in
November 63°F (17°C) 2.1 in
December 61°F (16°C) 0.6 in Coldest

Los Planes has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 61°F in December to 67°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 68.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.4").

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Museums in Los Planes

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura y Memoria Histórica

Farmers Markets in Los Planes

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Los Planes

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Cabañas

Gas Stations in Los Planes

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Big Petrol

Stadiums & Teams in Los Planes

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Airports Near Los Planes

21 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Casas Nuevas AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Papalon AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Aramuaca AirportSmall Airport
La Carrera AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Usulutan Private AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Los Planes

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Cabañas

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 Los Planes

What is the population of Los Planes?

Los Planes has a population of 1,320 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 139.9 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Planes?

Los Planes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 64°F (18°C). Winter temperatures average 61°F in January, while summers reach an average of 66°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.9 inches.

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