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San Marcos de Colón, Honduras
Choluteca Department · Honduras
San Marcos de Colón is a small city in Choluteca Department, Honduras with a population of 8,821. Elevation: 3,271 ft (997 m). Average temperature: 70°F (21°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Marcos de Colón
San Marcos de Colón is a town, with a population of 13,920, and a municipality in the Honduran department of Choluteca, located on the border with Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,821 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3,271 ft (997 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.4333°, -86.8000° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Choluteca Department |
| Average Temperature | 70°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.9 inches (1,190 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Marcos de Colón
San Marcos de Colón is a small city in Honduras (Choluteca Department) with a population of 8,821. The city sits at an elevation of 3,271 feet (997 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 70°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.9 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 69.6°F |
| 29% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 66°F (19°C) |
| July Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| Sunny Days | 251 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3,271 ft (997 m) |
| Area | 234.4 sq mi (607.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.4333°N, 86.8000°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (52 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 52 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 84 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 92 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 93 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 97 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 98 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 104 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 105 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 116 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 142 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 155 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 66°F (19°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 68°F (20°C) | 0.4 in | |
| March | 70°F (21°C) | 0.6 in | |
| April | 72°F (22°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 7.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| July | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 70°F (21°C) | 4.6 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 8.8 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 68°F (20°C) | 1.8 in | |
| December | 67°F (19°C) | 0.5 in |
San Marcos de Colón has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.8") and January the driest (0.3").
Radio Stations near San Marcos de Colón
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo Beso 94.5 FM (NI) | bachata, baladas | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in San Marcos de Colón
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo |
Farmers Markets in San Marcos de Colón
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in San Marcos de Colón
1 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Marcos de Colón
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Marcos de Colón
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Marcos de Colón
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Marcos de Colón
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Marcos de Colón
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toncontín Airport | TGU | Medium Airport |
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Apala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barrio El Aterrizaje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Llanos Del Tigre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Noveno Batallón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Jamastran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rapaco II Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jose Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamara Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Marcos de Colón
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Marcos de Colón |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Marcos de Colón
What is the population of San Marcos de Colón?
San Marcos de Colón has a population of 8,821 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 234.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Marcos de Colón?
San Marcos de Colón enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 70°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.9 inches.