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Santa María del Real, Honduras

Olancho Department · Honduras

Santa María del Real is a small town in Olancho Department, Honduras with a population of 4,587. Elevation: 1,106 ft (337 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

4,587 Population 36/sq mi density
1,106 ft Elevation 337 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
55.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Santa María del Real

Santa María del Real is a municipality in the Honduran department of Olancho.

People

Population4,587
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain55.8 in/yr
Sunny Days235/yr
Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Population4,587
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Coordinates14.7667°, -85.9500°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOlancho Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation55.8 inches (1,417 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa María del Real

Santa María del Real is a small town in Honduras (Olancho Department) with a population of 4,587. The city sits at an elevation of 1,106 feet (337 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Santa María del Real

Santa María del Real has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1420 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.2
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 33.4
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 37.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.3
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 125.6
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 222.4
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 234.6
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 194.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 216.3
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 138.4
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 71.5
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 86.3
Santa María del Real has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 235 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 55.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,106 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.9°F
44% above Honduras avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days235 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,106 ft (337 m)
Area128.2 sq mi (332.1 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates14.7667°N, 85.9500°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 55.8"
47% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 8.78"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

30 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 147 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 88 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 89 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 118 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 113 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 149 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 132 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 90 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 147 km
Aug 15, 2011 6 km SW of Punta Piedra, Honduras M4.6 139 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 83 km
Mar 31, 2009 13 km SSW of Quilalí, Nicaragua M4.4 147 km
May 29, 2009 10 km NW of Carbajales, Honduras M4.4 103 km
Feb 18, 1995 8 km SE of Sabá, Honduras M4.4 76 km
Aug 10, 2002 6 km NW of Arenal, Honduras M4.3 121 km
Jun 8, 2025 11 km SW of Talanga, Honduras M4.3 139 km
Jul 6, 2009 2 km SE of Bálsamo Oriental, Honduras M4.3 87 km
Apr 22, 2004 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua M4.2 101 km
Jun 5, 2009 2 km S of El Juncal, Honduras M4.2 90 km
Feb 12, 2023 5 km ESE of Minas de Oro, Honduras M4.2 146 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 260 km
2020 Eta Category 4 208 km
2020 Iota Category 4 144 km
2020 Nana Category 1 289 km
2016 Earl Category 1 244 km
2010 Richard Category 2 209 km
2010 Paula Category 1 254 km
2007 Felix Category 5 120 km
2001 Iris Category 4 226 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 129 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (181 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 181 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 2.2 in
February 76°F (24°C) 1.3 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.1 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 1.5 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 80°F (27°C) 8.6 in
July 78°F (26°C) 8.8 in Wettest
August 79°F (26°C) 7.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in
October 78°F (25°C) 6.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 3.5 in
December 74°F (23°C) 2.5 in Coldest

Santa María del Real has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.8 inches, with July being the wettest month (8.8") and March the driest (1.1").

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Colleges & Universities in Santa María del Real

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Técnico 18 de Noviembre College
Regional INFOP Catacamas University
Universidad Cristiana Evangélica Nuevo Milenio University
Universidad Nacional de Agricultura y Agronomía de Honduras University Visit →

Libraries in Santa María del Real

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0

Farmers Markets in Santa María del Real

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal

Hotels in Santa María del Real

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Ciudad Blanca
Hotel Juan Carlos
Hotel Plaza María
Hotel Rapalo

Theatres in Santa María del Real

1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

anfiteatro del campo de aviacion

Clinics in Santa María del Real

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud de Catacamas
clinica del carmen
clinica medica tabora

Veterinaries in Santa María del Real

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hospital Veterinario UNAG

Bus Stations in Santa María del Real

3 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

García Buses
Terminal de buses Discovery
Transportes García

Gas Stations in Santa María del Real

4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera DIPPSA
HN #1485465954
Puma
Texaco

Shopping Malls in Santa María del Real

2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Mall Premier Catacamas
plaza centro

Stadiums & Teams in Santa María del Real

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa María del Real

23 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Catacamas AirportSmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Aguacate AirportCAASmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Carbon AirstripSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Grupo Carnol AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jicalapa AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Manto AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco De La Paz AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María del Real

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Santa María del Real

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 Santa María del Real

What is the population of Santa María del Real?

Santa María del Real has a population of 4,587 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 128.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa María del Real?

Santa María del Real has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.8 inches.

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