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Palkaka, Honduras

Gracias a Dios Department · Honduras

Palkaka is a small town in Gracias a Dios Department, Honduras with a population of 909. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

909 Population 0/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
120.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Palkaka

Palkaka

Palkaka är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Gracias a Dios, i den östra delen av landet, 400 km öster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Palkaka ligger 3 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 909.

People

Population909
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain120.1 in/yr
Sunny Days134/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population909
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates15.3167°, -83.8667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceGracias a Dios Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Annual Precipitation120.1 inches (3,050 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palkaka

Palkaka is a small town in Honduras (Gracias a Dios Department) with a population of 909. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 120.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Palkaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 81°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 120.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 81°F Jul (27°C)
Annual Average79.3°F
47% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average81°F (27°C)
Sunny Days134 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area4,715.6 sq mi (12,213.5 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates15.3167°N, 83.8667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 120.1"
216% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.36"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.28"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

9 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.3. Most recent: M4.0 on May 1, 2024.

Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 148 km
Jan 27, 2018 27 km NNW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.7 105 km
Apr 30, 1997 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.5 101 km
Jan 22, 2018 127 km ENE of Barra Patuca, Honduras M4.5 138 km
Feb 15, 2023 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.4 121 km
Jul 12, 2012 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M4.3 144 km
Dec 4, 1995 101 km NNE of Iralaya, Honduras M4.2 122 km
Feb 23, 2019 45 km NNE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.1 121 km
May 1, 2024 59 km SSE of Iralaya, Honduras M4.0 129 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Eta Category 4 169 km
2020 Iota Category 4 180 km
2016 Earl Category 1 241 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 282 km
2011 Rina Category 3 219 km
2010 Paula Category 1 143 km
2010 Richard Category 1 194 km
2009 Ida Category 1 270 km
2008 Paloma Category 1 276 km
2007 Felix Category 5 113 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 235 km
2005 Beta Category 3 227 km
2003 Claudette Category 1 268 km
2001 Iris Category 4 199 km
2001 Michelle Category 1 265 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 185 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 8.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.5 in
March 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 3.0 in
May 82°F (28°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 12.3 in
July 81°F (27°C) 17.4 in Wettest
August 81°F (27°C) 13.7 in
September 81°F (27°C) 11.8 in
October 80°F (27°C) 14.7 in
November 78°F (26°C) 13.7 in
December 77°F (25°C) 10.7 in

Palkaka has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 76°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 120.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.4") and March the driest (2.3").

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Farmers Markets in Palkaka

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Muskitia Aunhka
Mercado Puerto Lempira

Stadiums & Teams in Palkaka

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Airports Near Palkaka

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ahuas AirportAHSSmall Airport
Araslaya AirportSmall Airport
Auca AirportSmall Airport
Barra Del Patuca AirportSmall Airport
Brus Laguna AirportBHGSmall Airport
Cauquira AirportCDDSmall Airport
Coco AirportSmall Airport
Durzona AirportSmall Airport
La Katabila AirportSmall Airport
Mocoron AirportSmall Airport
Puerto Lempira AirportPEUSmall Airport
Raya AirportSmall Airport
Rus Rus I AirportSmall Airport
Rus Rus II AirportSmall Airport
Sixatigni AirportSmall Airport
Tipimuratara AirportSmall Airport
Uhi AirportSmall Airport
Wampusirpi II AirportSmall Airport
Waplaya AirportSmall Airport
Warunta AirportSmall Airport
Wasma AirportSmall Airport
Waspam AirportWSPSmall Airport
Wawina AirportSmall Airport
Yaxu AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palkaka

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Evangélica, Iglesia de Dios

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 Palkaka

What is the population of Palkaka?

Palkaka has a population of 909 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 4,715.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palkaka?

Palkaka has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 120.1 inches.

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