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Marcovia, Honduras

Choluteca Department · Honduras

Marcovia is a small town in Choluteca Department, Honduras with a population of 1,928. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 84°F (29°C).

1,928 Population 8/sq mi density
75 ft Elevation 23 meters
84°F Avg Temperature 29°C
61.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Marcovia

Marcovia is a municipality in the Honduran department of Choluteca, on the Gulf of Fonseca.

People

Population1,928
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp84°F (29°C)
Rain61.5 in/yr
Sunny Days225/yr
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Population1,928
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Coordinates13.2881°, -87.3097°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCholuteca Department
Average Temperature84°F (29°C)
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation61.5 inches (1,562 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Marcovia

Marcovia is a small town in Honduras (Choluteca Department) with a population of 1,928. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 84°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Marcovia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winters average 83°F in January while summers reach 84°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 225 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 61.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet.

Temperature

83°F Jan (28°C) 84°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average83.5°F
55% above Honduras avg
January Average83°F (28°C)
July Average84°F (29°C)
Sunny Days225 days/yr

Geography

Elevation75 ft (23 m)
Area243.5 sq mi (630.7 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates13.2881°N, 87.3097°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 61.5"
62% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 13.19"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,173 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 149 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 100 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 91 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 63 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 141 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 143 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 37 km
Apr 2, 2018 24 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 150 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 90 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 24 km
Jan 15, 2001 23 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.8 140 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 119 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 75 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 84 km
Jan 16, 2001 29 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 143 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 112 km
Jan 14, 2001 18 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.7 140 km
Feb 23, 2011 55 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 114 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 115 km
Sep 16, 1992 61 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 133 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 233 km
2007 Felix Category 1 288 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 289 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 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 844 149 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 122 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 54 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (35 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 35 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 36 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 44 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 73 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 91 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 99 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 102 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 109 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 111 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 123 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 127 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 127 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 131 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 83°F (28°C) 0.2 in Driest
February 84°F (29°C) 0.2 in
March 86°F (30°C) 0.3 in
April 87°F (30°C) 1.0 in Warmest
May 85°F (30°C) 9.1 in
June 83°F (28°C) 10.6 in
July 84°F (29°C) 5.9 in
August 84°F (29°C) 8.0 in
September 82°F (28°C) 13.2 in Wettest
October 82°F (28°C) 10.6 in Coldest
November 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in
December 82°F (28°C) 0.3 in

Marcovia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 82°F in October to 87°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.2") and January the driest (0.2").

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Farmers Markets in Marcovia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Artesanal (Mercadito Verde)
Mercado La Concepción
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de Nacaome
Mercado San Antonio

Gas Stations in Marcovia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

PUMA

Stadiums & Teams in Marcovia

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Airports Near Marcovia

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
El Tamarindo AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
San Ramon AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Marcovia

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista
iglesia cristiana
Iglesia de Dios
Iglesia de Marcovia
Iglesia Mormona

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 Marcovia

What is the population of Marcovia?

Marcovia has a population of 1,928 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 243.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Marcovia?

Marcovia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 84°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.

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