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Santa Cruz de Yojoa, Honduras
Cortés Department · Honduras
Santa Cruz de Yojoa is a small city in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 10,230. Elevation: 1,565 ft (477 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Cruz de Yojoa
Santa Cruz de Yojoa is a town, with a population of 20,960, and a municipality in the Honduran department of Cortés.
People
Climate
| Population | 10,230 |
| Population Density | 22 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9809°, -87.8909° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Cortés Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 79.3 inches (2,014 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa Cruz de Yojoa
Santa Cruz de Yojoa is a small city in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 10,230. The city sits at an elevation of 1,565 feet (477 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 79.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Climate in Santa Cruz de Yojoa
Santa Cruz de Yojoa has an average annual temperature of 23.2°C (74°F). The hottest month is May (25.6°C), the coldest is Dec (20.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1973 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 344 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,565 ft (477 m) |
| Area | 455.1 sq mi (1,178.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 22/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9809°N, 87.8909°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 114 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 135 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 179 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 185 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 192 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 192 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 3.3 in | |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 2.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (23°C) | 1.6 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 11.2 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 11.3 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 12.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 9.5 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 5.0 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 4.1 in | Coldest |
Santa Cruz de Yojoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in December to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 81.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.9") and March the driest (1.6").
Radio Stations near Santa Cruz de Yojoa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otoro Radio | música variada | AAC 96 kbps |
Restaurants in Santa Cruz de Yojoa
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santa Cruz de Yojoa
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Cruz de Yojoa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Cruz de Yojoa
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Archaga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| Guayabillas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La America Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Minas De Oro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Luis Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sulaco Airport | SCD | Small Airport |
| Talanguita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Victoria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa Cruz de Yojoa
3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| iglesia católica las crucitas | |
| Iglesia de Pueblo Nuevo | |
| Iglesia de Santa Cruz de Yojoa |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
11 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Santa Cruz de Yojoa
What is the population of Santa Cruz de Yojoa?
Santa Cruz de Yojoa has a population of 10,230 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 22 people per square mile, spread across 455.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Cruz de Yojoa?
Santa Cruz de Yojoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 344 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 79.3 inches.