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Los Tangos, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

Los Tangos is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,424. Elevation: 1,404 ft (428 m). Average temperature: 74°F (24°C).

1,424 Population 18/sq mi density
1,404 ft Elevation 428 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 24°C
63.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Los Tangos

Los Tangos

Los Tangos är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Copán, i den västra delen av landet, 200 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Los Tangos ligger 437 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 424.

People

Population1,424
Density18/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (24°C)
Rain63.9 in/yr
Sunny Days220/yr
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Population1,424
Population Density18 / sq mi
Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Coordinates15.1459°, -88.6793°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature74°F (24°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation63.9 inches (1,622 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Los Tangos

Los Tangos is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 1,424. The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet (428 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 63.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Los Tangos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 220 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 63.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,404 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.3°F
38% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days220 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,404 ft (428 m)
Area80.8 sq mi (209.3 km²)
Population Density18/sq mi
Coordinates15.1459°N, 88.6793°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 63.9"
68% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.34"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.14"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

108 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 80 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 145 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 146 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 139 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 145 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 M5.3 109 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 52 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 90 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 85 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 34 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 84 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 150 km
Aug 13, 2023 6 km W of Asunción Mita, Guatemala M4.8 148 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 76 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 140 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 82 km
Jan 31, 2015 10 km NNE of Sinuapa, Honduras M4.6 84 km
Mar 29, 2021 3 km WSW of Asunción Mita, Guatemala M4.6 146 km
Nov 8, 2000 1 km ENE of El Jícaro, Guatemala M4.6 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 254 km
2020 Nana Category 1 188 km
2016 Earl Category 1 252 km
2010 Richard Category 2 232 km
2001 Iris Category 4 117 km
2000 Keith Category 3 289 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 120 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 49 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (77 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 77 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 100 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 122 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 130 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 135 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 145 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 146 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 154 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 157 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 159 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 159 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 161 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 169 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 169 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
February 71°F (22°C) 1.6 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.5 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 11.3 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 8.2 in
August 76°F (24°C) 8.4 in
September 76°F (24°C) 10.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 6.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 5.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.0 in Coldest

Los Tangos has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 63.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.1").

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Radio Stations near Los Tangos

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

Gas Stations in Los Tangos

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera

Stadiums & Teams in Los Tangos

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Airports Near Los Tangos

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque 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 Los Tangos

What is the population of Los Tangos?

Los Tangos has a population of 1,424 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 80.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Los Tangos?

Los Tangos has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 63.9 inches.

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