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San Francisco de la Paz, Honduras

Olancho Department · Honduras

San Francisco de la Paz is a small city in Olancho Department, Honduras with a population of 5,411. Elevation: 2,188 ft (667 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

5,411 Population 27/sq mi density
2,188 ft Elevation 667 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
49.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Francisco de la Paz

San Francisco de la Paz is a municipality in the centre of the Honduran department of Olancho.

People

Population5,411
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain49.8 in/yr
Sunny Days246/yr
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Population5,411
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Coordinates14.9000°, -86.2000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOlancho Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation49.8 inches (1,265 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Francisco de la Paz

San Francisco de la Paz is a small city in Honduras (Olancho Department) with a population of 5,411. The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet (667 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in San Francisco de la Paz

San Francisco de la Paz 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 1420 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 125.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 222.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 234.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 194.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 216.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 138.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.3
San Francisco de la Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 246 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,188 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average74.0°F
37% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days246 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,188 ft (667 m)
Area199.8 sq mi (517.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates14.9000°N, 86.2000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.8"
31% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 7.40"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

51 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 124 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 129 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 122 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 130 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 62 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 64 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 87 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 84 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 120 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 131 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 132 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 118 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 65 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 124 km
Aug 24, 2013 11 km SSE of Nueva Esperanza, Honduras M4.6 150 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 117 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 142 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 125 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 57 km
Feb 7, 2012 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.5 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 245 km
2020 Eta Category 4 238 km
2020 Iota Category 4 172 km
2020 Nana Category 1 262 km
2016 Earl Category 1 238 km
2010 Richard Category 2 207 km
2010 Paula Category 1 262 km
2007 Felix Category 4 151 km
2001 Iris Category 4 212 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 123 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (154 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 154 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 191 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 194 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 1.6 in
February 71°F (22°C) 0.7 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 77°F (25°C) 1.4 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 77°F (25°C) 6.7 in
July 75°F (24°C) 5.8 in
August 75°F (24°C) 5.6 in
September 75°F (24°C) 6.7 in
October 74°F (23°C) 7.4 in Wettest
November 72°F (22°C) 5.0 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in Coldest

San Francisco de la Paz has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.8 inches, with October being the wettest month (7.4") and March the driest (0.7").

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Museums in San Francisco de la Paz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Cultura

Gas Stations in San Francisco de la Paz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uno

Stadiums & Teams in San Francisco de la Paz

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Airports Near San Francisco de la Paz

27 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Catacamas AirportSmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Aguacate AirportCAASmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Carbon AirstripSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Grupo Carnol AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jicalapa AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Manto AirportSmall Airport
Regional Hamer AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco De La Paz AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Francisco de la Paz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
iglesia de San Francisco de la Paz

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 Francisco de la Paz

What is the population of San Francisco de la Paz?

San Francisco de la Paz has a population of 5,411 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 199.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Francisco de la Paz?

San Francisco de la Paz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 246 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.8 inches.

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