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Río Lindo, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

Río Lindo is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 3,479. Elevation: 305 ft (93 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

3,479 Population 33/sq mi density
305 ft Elevation 93 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
79.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Río Lindo

Río Lindo

Río Lindo är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Cortés, i den västra delen av landet, 130 km nordväst om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Río Lindo ligger 145 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 479.

People

Population3,479
Density33/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain79.3 in/yr
Sunny Days344/yr
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Population3,479
Population Density33 / sq mi
Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Coordinates15.0462°, -87.9863°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation79.3 inches (2,014 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Lindo

Río Lindo is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 3,479. The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet (93 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Río Lindo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 344 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 79.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 305 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days344 days/yr

Geography

Elevation305 ft (93 m)
Area106.1 sq mi (274.7 km²)
Population Density33/sq mi
Coordinates15.0462°N, 87.9863°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 79.3"
109% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.59"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.26"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

111 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 90 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 124 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 130 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 146 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 103 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 61 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 114 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 81 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 100 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 94 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 130 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 111 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 110 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 123 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 115 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 89 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 109 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 27 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 106 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 95 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 1 253 km
2020 Nana Category 1 198 km
2016 Earl Category 1 263 km
2010 Richard Category 2 229 km
2001 Iris Category 4 146 km
2000 Keith Category 2 285 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 257 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 106 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 124 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (7 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 7 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 168 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 170 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 170 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 177 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 178 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 182 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 182 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 185 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 186 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 188 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 189 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 191 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 195 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 2.3 in Coldest
February 76°F (25°C) 1.9 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.3 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.6 in
May 82°F (28°C) 4.7 in Warmest
June 81°F (27°C) 9.7 in
July 77°F (25°C) 9.5 in
August 80°F (27°C) 9.0 in
September 80°F (27°C) 10.6 in Wettest
October 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in
November 76°F (25°C) 4.1 in
December 75°F (24°C) 3.2 in

Río Lindo has a seasonal temperature swing of 11°F / from 71°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.6") and March the driest (1.3").

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Radio Stations near Río Lindo

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Activa Honduras MP3
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Río Lindo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva

Farmers Markets in Río Lindo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Río Lindo

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Brisas del río

Gas Stations in Río Lindo

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

El Campeón

Stadiums & Teams in Río Lindo

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Airports Near Río Lindo

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
La America AirportSmall Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Marcos Perez AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Río Lindo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Kingdom's Hall

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 Río Lindo

What is the population of Río Lindo?

Río Lindo has a population of 3,479 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 33 people per square mile, spread across 106.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Lindo?

Río Lindo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.

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