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San Juan de Opoa, Honduras

Copán Department · Honduras

San Juan de Opoa is a small town in Copán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,636. Elevation: 2,635 ft (803 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,636 Population 9/sq mi density
2,635 ft Elevation 803 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
56.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Juan de Opoa

San Juan de Opoa is a municipality in the Honduran department of Copán.

People

Population1,636
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain56.1 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Population1,636
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Coordinates14.7790°, -88.6964°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCopán Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation56.1 inches (1,426 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Juan de Opoa

San Juan de Opoa is a small town in Honduras (Copán Department) with a population of 1,636. The city sits at an elevation of 2,635 feet (803 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Juan de Opoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,635 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.1°F
34% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,635 ft (803 m)
Area182.6 sq mi (472.9 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates14.7790°N, 88.6964°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.1"
48% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 118 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 126 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 104 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 134 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 105 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 149 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 131 km
Jul 29, 2025 4 km WNW of Jerez, Guatemala M5.6 140 km
May 15, 1997 3 km WNW of Santa Catarina Mita, Guatemala M5.5 121 km
May 18, 2005 1 km SSE of San José La Arada, Guatemala M5.3 96 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 87 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 123 km
Jan 15, 2023 7 km NW of Atiquizaya, El Salvador M5.2 145 km
Jul 29, 2025 9 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.2 149 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 50 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 123 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 74 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 148 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 120 km
Jan 16, 2023 6 km ESE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.0 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

5 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 295 km
2020 Nana Category 1 229 km
2016 Earl Category 1 292 km
2010 Richard Category 2 273 km
2001 Iris Category 4 158 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.1 m (0 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 75 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 80 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 92 km
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 102 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 104 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 108 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 113 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 118 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 124 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 129 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 129 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 133 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 133 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 133 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 135 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 136 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 1.2 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 75°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 10.1 in
July 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 7.6 in
September 73°F (23°C) 10.2 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 5.6 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.4 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.8 in Coldest

San Juan de Opoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.7").

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Radio Stations near San Juan de Opoa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in San Juan de Opoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Galeano
museo

Libraries in San Juan de Opoa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in San Juan de Opoa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Santa Teresa
Pulperia

Hotels in San Juan de Opoa

1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

hotel

Restaurants in San Juan de Opoa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Restaurante

Cafes in San Juan de Opoa

3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

cafeteria
Cafeteria
Monte Olivos Café

Gas Stations in San Juan de Opoa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Uno

Stadiums & Teams in San Juan de Opoa

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Airports Near San Juan de Opoa

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Bananera AirportSmall Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Choloma AirportSmall Airport
Chumbagua AirportSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Estor AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in San Juan de Opoa

1 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Teletón

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan de Opoa

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia de San Juan de Opoa
Iglesia de Talgua

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 Juan de Opoa

What is the population of San Juan de Opoa?

San Juan de Opoa has a population of 1,636 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 182.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Juan de Opoa?

San Juan de Opoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.1 inches.

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