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Olanchito, Honduras
Yoro Department · Honduras
Olanchito is a small city in Yoro Department, Honduras with a population of 25,969. Elevation: 518 ft (158 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Olanchito
Olanchito is a municipality in the department of Yoro, Honduras, and a town with a population of 49,750 as of 2023. The municipality was founded in 1530 and comprises 70 villages, approximately 300 hamlets, and a population of 124,286. It is located 107 miles (172 km) northeast of Tegucigalpa, the country's capital. Olanchito operates in the Central Time Zone, with a UTC offset of -6 hours. The city is the birthplace of many popular figures of Honduran literature such as Ramón Amaya Amador, whose manuscripts, collection of books, writing table, and ashes are located in Olanchito. Known locally as the Civic City, Olanchito's main industry is agriculture.
People
Climate
| Population | 25,969 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.4813°, -86.5742° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Yoro Department |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 45.7 inches (1,160 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Olanchito
Olanchito is a small city in Honduras (Yoro Department) with a population of 25,969. The city sits at an elevation of 518 feet (158 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 45.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Climate in Olanchito
Olanchito has an average annual temperature of 24.2°C (76°F). The hottest month is May (26.7°C), the coldest is Jan (21.5°C). Average annual precipitation is 2174 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.5°F |
| 44% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 253 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 518 ft (158 m) |
| Area | 955.4 sq mi (2,474.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.4813°N, 86.5742°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (78 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 1.6 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 1.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.6 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 3.4 in |
Olanchito has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 45.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.5") and March the driest (1.4").
Colleges & Universities in Olanchito
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Universitario Regional del Valle de Aguán | University | - | , |
| Universidad Católica de Honduras | University | - | , |
Museums in Olanchito
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo |
Hotels in Olanchito
1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Olanchito
1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Olanchito
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Olanchito
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Olanchito
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Olanchito
27 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Golosón International Airport | LCE | Medium Airport |
| Trujillo Airport | TJI | Medium Airport |
| Agua Caliente Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Carta Airport | LUI | Small Airport |
| Catacamas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Coyoles Airport | CYL | Small Airport |
| El Arrayán Airport | OAN | Small Airport |
| El Carbon Airstrip | - | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Grupo Carnol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Guayape Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Jicalapa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Joya Del Quebracho Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Herradura Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Joya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Manto Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Monica Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Regional Hamer Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Francisco De La Paz Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sinaloa Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Sulaco Airport | SCD | Small Airport |
| Tocoa Airport | TCF | Small Airport |
| Utila Airport | UII | Small Airport |
| Yodeco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Yoro Airport | ORO | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Olanchito
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de la Divina Misericordia | |
| Iglesia de Olanchito |
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What is the population of Olanchito?
Olanchito has a population of 25,969 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 955.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Olanchito?
Olanchito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 253 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 45.7 inches.