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Nueva Armenia, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

Nueva Armenia is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 875. Elevation: 2,858 ft (871 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

875 Population 4/sq mi density
2,858 ft Elevation 871 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
67.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Nueva Armenia

Nueva Armenia is a municipality in the Honduran department of Francisco Morazán.

People

Population875
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain67.8 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Population875
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Coordinates15.0333°, -89.1000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation67.8 inches (1,723 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Nueva Armenia

Nueva Armenia is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 875. The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet (871 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Nueva Armenia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 76°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 67.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,858 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 76°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.2°F
37% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average76°F (24°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,858 ft (871 m)
Area226.5 sq mi (586.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates15.0333°N, 89.1000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 67.8"
79% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 11.77"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.22"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 117 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 135 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 99 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 138 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 136 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 128 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 97 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 117 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 63 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.2 149 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 135 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 136 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 82 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 96 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 118 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 101 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 58 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 139 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 134 km
Aug 27, 2011 3 km ENE of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.0 143 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 277 km
2020 Nana Category 1 214 km
2016 Earl Category 1 264 km
2010 Richard Category 2 256 km
2001 Iris Category 4 137 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 32 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 53 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 78 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 92 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 94 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 102 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 109 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 114 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 120 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 122 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 123 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 125 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 126 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 138 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 143 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 146 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in
March 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.6 in
May 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 11.8 in Wettest
July 76°F (24°C) 10.1 in
August 76°F (24°C) 9.5 in
September 76°F (24°C) 11.1 in
October 74°F (23°C) 6.3 in
November 72°F (22°C) 4.8 in
December 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in

Nueva Armenia has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 67.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.8") and March the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Nueva Armenia

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM (GT) hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Nueva Armenia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo
Museo de Arqueología
Museo de Esculturas Maya
Museo Digital de Copán

Farmers Markets in Nueva Armenia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Clinics in Nueva Armenia

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UNIDAD DE SALUD

Gas Stations in Nueva Armenia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Venta de Gasolinera

Banks in Nueva Armenia

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Caja Rural

Stadiums & Teams in Nueva Armenia

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Nueva Armenia

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco 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
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Nueva Armenia

17 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
CASA CURAL
catolica
Igleisa Evangelica
Iglesia
Iglesia Catolica
iglesia Catolica
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA CATOLICA
Iglesia de Dios
IGLESIA DE DIOS
IGLESIA DE DIOS
IGLESIA EVANGELICA
Príncipe de paz

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 Nueva Armenia

What is the population of Nueva Armenia?

Nueva Armenia has a population of 875 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 226.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Nueva Armenia?

Nueva Armenia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 67.8 inches.

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