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Ostumán, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

Ostumán is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 862. Elevation: 1,896 ft (578 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

862 Population 4/sq mi density
1,896 ft Elevation 578 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
54.0 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Ostumán

Ostumán

Ostumán är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Copán, i den västra delen av landet, 230 km väster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Ostumán ligger 578 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 862.

People

Population862
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain54.0 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Population862
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Coordinates14.8333°, -89.1667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation54.0 inches (1,372 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ostumán

Ostumán is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 862. The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet (578 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 54.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Ostumán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 54.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,896 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.5°F
34% above Honduras avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,896 ft (578 m)
Area226.5 sq mi (586.5 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates14.8333°N, 89.1667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 54.0"
42% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.16"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.59"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

333 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 M6.7 139 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 132 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 116 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 145 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 85 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 120 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 141 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 142 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 114 km
Aug 24, 1997 23 km SSE of Izalco, El Salvador M5.6 150 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala M5.6 136 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 106 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 78 km
Dec 19, 1995 3 km WNW of Tucurú, Guatemala M5.4 118 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 47 km
Apr 4, 2009 4 km WSW of Santa Cruz Naranjo, Guatemala M5.2 143 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 113 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km WNW of Oratorio, Guatemala M5.2 130 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 104 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 114 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 1 300 km
2020 Nana Category 1 238 km
2016 Earl Category 1 287 km
2010 Richard Category 2 279 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 287 km
2001 Iris Category 4 160 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis 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 55 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Chiquimula Volcanic Field (41 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 41 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 59 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 71 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 72 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 82 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 91 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 94 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 100 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 100 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 104 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 106 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 115 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 120 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 123 km
Apaneca Range Stratovolcano(es) 2,036 m (6,680 ft) Unknown 124 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.8 in
February 71°F (21°C) 0.7 in
March 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 10.2 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.3 in
December 69°F (20°C) 1.3 in Coldest

Ostumán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Ostumán

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 Ostumán

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

Farmers Markets in Ostumán

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
MERCADO MUNICIPAL
Mercado Municipal

Restaurants in Ostumán

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Chamizas
Restaurante
restaurante

Stadiums & Teams in Ostumán

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Airports Near Ostumán

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ostumán

15 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
EPISCOPAL
IGLESIA
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia Catolica
IGLESIA CATOLICA
Iglesia Catolica
iglesia catolica
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA CATOLICA
IGLESIA Catolica
Iglesia Catolica
Iglesia de Dios
Iglesia Evangelica
Tabernaculo Bautista

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 Ostumán

What is the population of Ostumán?

Ostumán has a population of 862 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 Ostumán?

Ostumán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.0 inches.

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