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Sambo Creek, Honduras
Atlántida Department · Honduras
Sambo Creek is a small town in Atlántida Department, Honduras with a population of 2,532. Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Sambo Creek
Sambo Creek is a traditional Garífuna village 15 kilometres (9 mi) east of La Ceiba on the Caribbean Sea north coast of Honduras.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,532 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8167°, -86.6833° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Atlántida Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.4 inches (1,687 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Sambo Creek
Sambo Creek is a small town in Honduras (Atlántida Department) with a population of 2,532. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Climate in Sambo Creek
Sambo Creek has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 3044 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.8°F |
| 42% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 215 days/yr |
Geography
| Area | 228.2 sq mi (591.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8167°N, 86.6833°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | — | 142 km |
| 2009 | OFF COAST OF HONDURAS | Earthquake | 4.0 m | 7 | 111 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (40 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 5.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | |
| March | 76°F (25°C) | 3.2 in | |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | Driest |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 3.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 6.6 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 9.1 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 8.0 in |
Sambo Creek has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (9.1") and April the driest (2.2").
Museums in Sambo Creek
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fundación Cayos Cochinos |
Libraries in Sambo Creek
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública La Ceiba | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Sambo Creek
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de La Ceiba |
Hotels in Sambo Creek
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Sambo Creek
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Sambo Creek
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Sambo Creek
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Sambo Creek
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Juan Manuel Gálvez International Airport | RTB | Large Airport |
| Golosón International Airport | LCE | Medium Airport |
| Trujillo Airport | TJI | Medium Airport |
| Agua Caliente Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barbareta Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Coyoles Airport | CYL | Small Airport |
| El Arrayán Airport | OAN | Small Airport |
| El Porvenir Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Fort Morgan Cay Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monica Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Regional Hamer Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sinaloa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tocoa Airport | TCF | Small Airport |
| Utila Airport | UII | Small Airport |
| Yodeco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoro Airport | ORO | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Sambo Creek
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Clínica Metodista | ||
| D’Antoni del Este |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Sambo Creek
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de Corozal |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Sambo Creek?
Sambo Creek has a population of 2,532 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 228.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in Sambo Creek?
Sambo Creek has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 215 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.