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Morolica, Honduras

Choluteca Department · Honduras

Morolica is a small town in Choluteca Department, Honduras with a population of 973. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

973 Population 4/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
40.2 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Morolica

Morolica is a municipality in the Honduran department of Choluteca.

People

Population973
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain40.2 in/yr
Sunny Days263/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population973
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates13.5667°, -86.9000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCholuteca Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation40.2 inches (1,021 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Morolica

Morolica is a small town in Honduras (Choluteca Department) with a population of 973. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 40.2 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Morolica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 263 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 40.2 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Honduras avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days263 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area234.4 sq mi (607.1 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates13.5667°N, 86.9000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 40.2"
6% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.15"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.16"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

465 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 141 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 82 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 141 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 91 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 143 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 77 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 145 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 118 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 126 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 128 km
May 21, 2021 40 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 150 km
May 8, 1997 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 148 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 63 km
Jan 12, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.6 118 km
Jan 6, 2002 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.6 142 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 84 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 132 km
Mar 6, 1993 21 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.4 131 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 136 km
Jun 2, 1998 36 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 137 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 277 km
2020 Iota Category 2 184 km
2020 Eta Category 1 282 km
2007 Felix Category 2 235 km
1998 Mitch Category 2 290 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 270 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 70 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 83 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 87 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 97 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 98 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 107 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 114 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 120 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 121 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 133 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 155 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 159 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 166 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 171 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 173 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 0.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 0.2 in Driest
March 78°F (26°C) 0.5 in
April 80°F (27°C) 1.2 in Warmest
May 79°F (26°C) 6.3 in
June 77°F (25°C) 7.3 in
July 78°F (25°C) 3.5 in
August 77°F (25°C) 4.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in Wettest
October 76°F (25°C) 6.7 in
November 75°F (24°C) 1.5 in
December 75°F (24°C) 0.4 in

Morolica has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 40.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.2") and February the driest (0.2").

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Radio Stations near Morolica

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM (NI) bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Morolica

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo

Farmers Markets in Morolica

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Stadiums & Teams in Morolica

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Morolica

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Morolica

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Morolica

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 Morolica

What is the population of Morolica?

Morolica has a population of 973 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 234.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Morolica?

Morolica has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 263 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 40.2 inches.

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