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Minas de Oro, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Minas de Oro is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 3,554. Elevation: 3,199 ft (975 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

3,554 Population 17/sq mi density
3,199 ft Elevation 975 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
49.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Minas de Oro

Minas de Oro is a municipality in the Honduran department of Comayagua.

People

Population3,554
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain49.1 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation3,199 ft (975 m)
Population3,554
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation3,199 ft (975 m)
Coordinates14.7961°, -87.3465°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.1 inches (1,246 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Minas de Oro

Minas de Oro is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 3,554. The city sits at an elevation of 3,199 feet (975 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Minas de Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,199 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.2°F
32% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,199 ft (975 m)
Area212.2 sq mi (549.5 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates14.7961°N, 87.3465°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.1"
29% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.23"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

91 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 122 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 148 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 83 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 97 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 130 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 122 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 120 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 125 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 58 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 45 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 62 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 147 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 134 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 69 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 91 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 128 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 86 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 71 km
Feb 5, 1993 2 km WNW of Trinidad, Honduras M4.6 105 km
Mar 27, 2007 11 km SSE of Río Chiquito, Honduras M4.6 124 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 265 km
2020 Nana Category 1 235 km
2020 Iota Category 1 262 km
2016 Earl Category 1 283 km
2010 Richard Category 2 241 km
2007 Felix Category 1 267 km
2001 Iris Category 4 202 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 213 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (71 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 71 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 155 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 166 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 172 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 188 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 191 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 195 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 195 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.3 in Coldest
February 69°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.0 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.6 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in

Minas de Oro has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Minas de Oro

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps

Libraries in Minas de Oro

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alvaro Contreras0.0
Biblioteca Comunitaria0.0
Biblioteca Ricken0.0

Hotels in Minas de Oro

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Alvarado Kristy
Hotel Minas
Hotel Pinares
Hotel Sueño del Angel

Restaurants in Minas de Oro

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor Date el Gusto
Comedor IRATY
D' palo Café
Restaurante Chino JUN ZHU

Clinics in Minas de Oro

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clinica Privada Adonay

Gas Stations in Minas de Oro

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Davis
Gasolinera Medina

Banks in Minas de Oro

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Farmacia San Antonio y Agente Atlántida

Shopping Malls in Minas de Oro

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro Comercial Portal del Angel
Portal del Angel

Stadiums & Teams in Minas de Oro

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Airports Near Minas de Oro

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Minas de Oro

22 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Centro de Reuniones Cristianas Juan T. Newell
Ermita San Antonio de Padua
Iglesia Amor y Milagro
Iglesia Avance Misionero
Iglesia Bautista Berea
Iglesia Catolica
Iglesia Católica
Iglesia Catolica Corazon de Jesus
Iglesia católica San Antonio de Padua
Iglesia CCI (El Buen Pastor)
Iglesia de Dios de la Profesía
Iglesia Evangelica
iglesia Evangelica
Iglesia Evangelica Amor y Milagro
Iglesia Evangelica Bautista
Iglesia Evangelica Berea
Iglesia Evangelica Berea
Iglesia Evangelica Seguidores de Cristo
Iglesia Evangelica Unidad y Paz
Iglesia Paz y Restauracion
Iglesia Unidad y Paz
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

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 Minas de Oro

What is the population of Minas de Oro?

Minas de Oro has a population of 3,554 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 212.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Minas de Oro?

Minas de Oro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.1 inches.

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