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Palo Pintado, Honduras

Comayagua Department · Honduras

Palo Pintado is a small town in Comayagua Department, Honduras with a population of 909. Elevation: 1,801 ft (549 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

909 Population 3/sq mi density
1,801 ft Elevation 549 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
55.0 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Palo Pintado

Palo Pintado

Palo Pintado är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Comayagua, i den västra delen av landet, 70 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Palo Pintado ligger 549 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 909.

People

Population909
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain55.0 in/yr
Sunny Days236/yr
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Population909
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Coordinates14.5167°, -87.6833°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceComayagua Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation55.0 inches (1,397 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palo Pintado

Palo Pintado is a small town in Honduras (Comayagua Department) with a population of 909. The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet (549 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Palo Pintado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 236 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,801 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.7°F
31% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days236 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,801 ft (549 m)
Area342.6 sq mi (887.4 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates14.5167°N, 87.6833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.0"
45% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 9.76"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.83"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

203 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.5. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 142 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 136 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 150 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 142 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 143 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 125 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 141 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 139 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 128 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 149 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 78 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 147 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 135 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 126 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 136 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 106 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 144 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 105 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 124 km
May 6, 2018 4 km NW of Intipucá, El Salvador M4.8 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 262 km
2020 Iota Category 1 283 km
2010 Richard Category 2 279 km
2007 Felix Category 1 300 km
2001 Iris Category 4 213 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 261 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 133 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (61 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 61 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 132 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 135 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 139 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 142 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 144 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 147 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 149 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 151 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 161 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 169 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 171 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 175 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 194 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.1 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.8 in
May 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
July 72°F (22°C) 6.5 in
August 72°F (22°C) 7.4 in
September 72°F (22°C) 9.8 in Wettest
October 70°F (21°C) 6.9 in
November 68°F (20°C) 2.7 in
December 67°F (20°C) 1.6 in

Palo Pintado has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 67°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Palo Pintado

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Museums in Palo Pintado

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Libraries in Palo Pintado

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0

Farmers Markets in Palo Pintado

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco
Mercado San Juan
Mercado San Pablo

Stadiums & Teams in Palo Pintado

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Palo Pintado

22 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palo Pintado

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de El Rosario

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 Palo Pintado

What is the population of Palo Pintado?

Palo Pintado has a population of 909 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 342.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palo Pintado?

Palo Pintado has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.0 inches.

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