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Mercedes, Honduras
Ocotepeque Department · Honduras
Mercedes is a small town in Ocotepeque Department, Honduras with a population of 984. Elevation: 4,600 ft (1,402 m). Average temperature: 63°F (17°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Mercedes
Mercedes är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Ocotepeque, i den västra delen av landet, 210 km väster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Mercedes ligger 1 402 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 984.
People
Climate
| Population | 984 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.4333°, -89.1500° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Ocotepeque Department |
| Average Temperature | 63°F (17°C) |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.5 inches (1,561 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Mercedes
Mercedes is a small town in Honduras (Ocotepeque Department) with a population of 984. The city sits at an elevation of 4,600 feet (1,402 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 63°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 60°F in January to 64°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 62.6°F |
| 16% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 60°F (15°C) |
| July Average | 64°F (18°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 4,600 ft (1,402 m) |
| Area | 90.2 sq mi (233.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.4333°N, 89.1500°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1902 | EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA | Questionable Earthquake | 2.0 m | 185 | 110 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 99 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 108 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 62 km |
| Singuil, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 67 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 68 km |
| Chingo | Stratovolcano | 1,775 m (5,823 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Coatepeque Caldera | Caldera | 746 m (2,448 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Santiago, Cerro | Volcanic field | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 79 km |
| Tahual | Stratovolcano | 1,716 m (5,630 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Santa Ana | Stratovolcano | 2,381 m (7,812 ft) | 2005 | 83 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 85 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 60°F (15°C) | 1.0 in | |
| February | 61°F (16°C) | 0.8 in | |
| March | 64°F (18°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 66°F (19°C) | 1.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 66°F (19°C) | 6.9 in | |
| June | 64°F (18°C) | 11.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 64°F (18°C) | 9.5 in | |
| September | 63°F (17°C) | 11.0 in | |
| October | 62°F (17°C) | 5.9 in | |
| November | 61°F (16°C) | 2.0 in | |
| December | 59°F (15°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Mercedes has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 59°F in December to 66°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.5 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (0.8").
Radio Stations near Mercedes
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Tribu FM (SV) | — | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Salem 92.5 (SV) | christian, educational | MP3 80 kbps | |
| Musiquera 93.3 FM | 93.3 fm, musiquera | MP3 | |
| Plenitud Radio (SV) | — | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio Supra 90.5 FM (SV) | — | AAC | |
| Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) | noticias y deportes | MP3 96 kbps | |
| Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM (GT) | hits, latino | AAC+ 32 kbps |
Museums in Mercedes
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Fernando Llort |
Farmers Markets in Mercedes
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanías | |||||
| Mercado Municipal La Bendición |
Restaurants in Mercedes
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Mercedes
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Mercedes
21 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ilopango International Airport | ILS | Medium Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Chiquimula Airport | CIQ | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Palmer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Platanar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ronco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Esquipulas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Alondra Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cabaña Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Mapulaca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Nueva Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Sucio Highway Airstrip | — | Small Airport |
| Rioamarillo Airport | RUY | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Zacapa Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
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What is the population of Mercedes?
Mercedes has a population of 984 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 90.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Mercedes?
Mercedes enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 63°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 60°F in January, while summers reach an average of 64°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.5 inches.