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San Matías, Honduras

El Paraíso Department · Honduras

San Matías is a small town in El Paraíso Department, Honduras with a population of 1,251. Elevation: 2,628 ft (801 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,251 Population 1/sq mi density
2,628 ft Elevation 801 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
43.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About San Matías

San Matías

San Matías är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet El Paraíso, i den södra delen av landet, 60 km öster om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. San Matías ligger 801 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 251.

People

Population1,251
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain43.1 in/yr
Sunny Days258/yr
Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Population1,251
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Coordinates13.9833°, -86.6333°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceEl Paraíso Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation43.1 inches (1,094 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Matías

San Matías is a small town in Honduras (El Paraíso Department) with a population of 1,251. The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet (801 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 43.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

San Matías has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 258 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 43.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,628 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Honduras avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days258 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,628 ft (801 m)
Area1,108.5 sq mi (2,871.0 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates13.9833°N, 86.6333°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 43.1"
13% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.40"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

122 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 133 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 141 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 127 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 114 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 136 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 139 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 130 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 139 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 138 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 137 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 142 km
Aug 17, 2013 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M4.9 149 km
Jun 10, 2016 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.8 133 km
Sep 14, 2022 20 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.8 137 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 117 km
Aug 6, 2021 Honduras M4.8 143 km
May 13, 2018 11 km NW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M4.7 134 km
Jul 26, 2017 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 148 km
Mar 6, 2006 28 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 147 km
Feb 11, 2019 Honduras M4.7 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 281 km
2020 Eta Category 2 253 km
2020 Iota Category 2 158 km
2007 Felix Category 2 193 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 236 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 283 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 146 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (94 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 94 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 130 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 135 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 148 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 151 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 155 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 160 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 164 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 166 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 174 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 183 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 192 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 71°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.6 in
April 76°F (25°C) 1.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 4.8 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 7.4 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 5.1 in
August 74°F (24°C) 5.1 in
September 74°F (24°C) 7.2 in
October 74°F (23°C) 6.6 in
November 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.3 in

San Matías has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 43.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near San Matías

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM (NI) bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps
Radio Juan Pablo Segundo 97.7 fm (NI) MP3 320 kbps

Museums in San Matías

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Fortín
Museo Municipal

Libraries in San Matías

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Pública Allan Anderson0.0

Farmers Markets in San Matías

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Maxi Despensa
Mercado Municipal de Danlí

Stadiums & Teams in San Matías

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Airports Near San Matías

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Matías

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de San Matías

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 Matías

What is the population of San Matías?

San Matías has a population of 1,251 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,108.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Matías?

San Matías 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 74°F in July. The area receives 258 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 43.1 inches.

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