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Santa Cruz, Honduras
Choluteca Department · Honduras
Santa Cruz is a small town in Choluteca Department, Honduras with a population of 1,174. Elevation: 69 ft (21 m). Average temperature: 83°F (29°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a municipality in the Honduran department of Lempira.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,174 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.2581°, -87.3483° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Choluteca Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (29°C) |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.1 inches (1,501 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz
Santa Cruz is a small town in Honduras (Choluteca Department) with a population of 1,174. The city sits at an elevation of 69 feet (21 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (29°C). Temperatures range from 83°F in January to 84°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 83.3°F |
| 54% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 83°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 84°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 69 ft (21 m) |
| Area | 243.5 sq mi (630.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.2581°N, 87.3483°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.3 m (1 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2001 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | 0.3 m | 844 | 144 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 117 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 51 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (32 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 32 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 39 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 72 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 91 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 109 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 111 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 128 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 83°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| February | 84°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 85°F (29°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 8.4 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 10.5 in | |
| July | 84°F (29°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 84°F (29°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 82°F (28°C) | 12.7 in | Wettest |
| October | 82°F (28°C) | 10.0 in | Coldest |
| November | 82°F (28°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 82°F (28°C) | 0.3 in |
Santa Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 82°F in October to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.7") and February the driest (0.1").
Farmers Markets in Santa Cruz
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Artesanal (Mercadito Verde) | |||||
| Mercado La Concepción | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado San Antonio |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jose Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Ramon Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Rosa de Lima Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a population of 1,174 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 243.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz?
Santa Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (29°C). Winter temperatures average 83°F in January, while summers reach an average of 84°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches.