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San Esteban, Honduras

Olancho Department · Honduras

San Esteban is a small town in Olancho Department, Honduras with a population of 3,439. Elevation: 1,467 ft (447 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,439 Population 27/sq mi density
1,467 ft Elevation 447 meters
76°F Avg Temperature 24°C
52.7 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Esteban

San Esteban is a municipality in the northeast of the Honduran department of Olancho, west of Dulce Nombre de Culmí, east of Gualaco and north of Catacamas. Costa Rican author Oscar Núñez Oliva set his 2000 novel Los Gallos de San Esteban in the municipality.

People

Population3,439
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp76°F (24°C)
Rain52.7 in/yr
Sunny Days240/yr
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Population3,439
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Coordinates15.2123°, -85.7700°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOlancho Department
Average Temperature76°F (24°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation52.7 inches (1,338 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Esteban

San Esteban is a small town in Honduras (Olancho Department) with a population of 3,439. The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet (447 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 52.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Esteban 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 240 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 52.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,467 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average75.7°F
40% above Honduras avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days240 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,467 ft (447 m)
Area128.2 sq mi (332.1 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates15.2123°N, 85.7700°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 52.7"
39% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.17"
Driest Month (Feb) 1.65"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

39 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.0 on Jun 3, 2024.

Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 134 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 107 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 132 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 72 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 72 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 128 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 132 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 127 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 70 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 146 km
Jan 6, 2024 28 km E of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.6 134 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 86 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 69 km
Feb 18, 1995 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras M4.4 51 km
Feb 15, 2023 39 km NW of Brus Laguna, Honduras M4.4 139 km
Jul 27, 1990 24 km ESE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.4 128 km
May 29, 2009 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras M4.4 81 km
Jul 27, 1990 28 km WSW of Guanaja, Honduras M4.4 127 km
Apr 24, 2013 1 km ESE of La Unión, Honduras M4.4 142 km
Aug 10, 2002 6 km NW of Arenal, Honduras M4.3 120 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 213 km
2020 Eta Category 4 223 km
2020 Iota Category 4 179 km
2020 Nana Category 1 263 km
2016 Earl Category 1 192 km
2011 Rina Category 3 264 km
2010 Richard Category 2 156 km
2010 Paula Category 1 205 km
2007 Felix Category 5 130 km
2001 Iris Category 4 178 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 77 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (156 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.8 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 1.7 in Driest
March 76°F (25°C) 1.8 in
April 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.1 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 7.2 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 6.4 in
August 77°F (25°C) 6.3 in
September 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
October 76°F (24°C) 6.2 in
November 73°F (23°C) 5.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 3.7 in

San Esteban has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 71°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 52.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.2") and February the driest (1.7").

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Gas Stations in San Esteban

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Airports Near San Esteban

26 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Trujillo AirportTJIMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Oriental AirportSmall Airport
Catacamas AirportSmall Airport
Chiquerito AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Aguacate AirportCAASmall Airport
El Carbon AirstripSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Grupo Carnol AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Iriona AirportIRNSmall Airport
Jicalapa AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Limon AirportLMHSmall Airport
Manto AirportSmall Airport
Ocotales AirportSmall Airport
Regional Hamer AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco De La Paz AirportSmall Airport
Sico AirportSmall Airport
Sinaloa AirportSmall Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Esteban

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia deSan Esteban

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 San Esteban

What is the population of San Esteban?

San Esteban has a population of 3,439 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 128.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Esteban?

San Esteban 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 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 52.7 inches.

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