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Petoa, Honduras

Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras

Petoa is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 1,067. Elevation: 837 ft (255 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,067 Population 8/sq mi density
837 ft Elevation 255 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
59.9 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Petoa

Petoa is a municipality in the department of Santa Bárbara in Honduras. Covering approximately 203.5 km2 (78.6 sq mi), it had a population of 12,135 individuals in 2013.

People

Population1,067
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain59.9 in/yr
Sunny Days227/yr
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Population1,067
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Coordinates15.2694°, -88.2888°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceSanta Bárbara Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation59.9 inches (1,522 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Petoa

Petoa is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 1,067. The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet (255 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Petoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 72°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 227 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 837 feet.

Temperature

72°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.4°F
40% above Honduras avg
January Average72°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days227 days/yr

Geography

Elevation837 ft (255 m)
Area127.3 sq mi (329.8 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates15.2694°N, 88.2888°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.9"
58% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.69"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 57 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 106 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 124 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 127 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 131 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 113 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 24 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 94 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 54 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 66 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 121 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 143 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 125 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 115 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 144 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 71 km
May 28, 2009 59 km N of Tela, Honduras M4.8 149 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 104 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 60 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 123 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 234 km
2020 Nana Category 1 170 km
2016 Earl Category 1 237 km
2010 Richard Category 2 213 km
2001 Iris Category 4 112 km
2000 Keith Category 4 264 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1856 BAY OF HONDURAS Eruption + Earthquake 5.0 m - 87 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 87 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (46 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 46 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 144 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 165 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 170 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 177 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 177 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 178 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 180 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 187 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 195 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 196 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 197 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 198 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 199 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 199 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 72°F (22°C) 2.4 in
February 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
March 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 1.5 in
May 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 9.7 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 7.7 in
August 77°F (25°C) 7.4 in
September 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
October 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.5 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.4 in Coldest

Petoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in December to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.9 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.7") and March the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Petoa

5 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa Honduras - MP3
Caribean FM 105.1 (GT) entretenimiento, latino AAC+ 96 kbps
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps
Radio Cultural TGN (GT) christian-gospel, evangelical MP3 96 kbps

Farmers Markets in Petoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado La Concha
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Petoa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Rosalina

Restaurants in Petoa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante El Maderal

Cafes in Petoa

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Dulce Capricho

Gas Stations in Petoa

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Stadiums & Teams in Petoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Petoa

14 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Bananera Airport-Small Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma Airport-Small Airport
Chumbagua Airport-Small Airport
Cucuyagua Airport-Small Airport
La America Airport-Small Airport
La Estanzuela Airport-Small Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Las Vegas AirportLCFSmall Airport
Luz y Vida Airport-Small Airport
Marcos Perez Airport-Small Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Petoa

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Petoa
Iglesia San Martín de Porres

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 Petoa

What is the population of Petoa?

Petoa has a population of 1,067 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 127.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Petoa?

Petoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 227 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.9 inches.

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