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Santa Rita, Honduras
Santa Bárbara Department · Honduras
Santa Rita is a small town in Santa Bárbara Department, Honduras with a population of 1,687. Elevation: 1,096 ft (334 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa Rita
Santa Rita is a municipality in the department of Santa Bárbara, Honduras. It covers an area of 83.6 km2 (32.3 sq mi) and had a population of 3,975 inhabitants according to the 2013 national census. It was accorded municipality status on 22 October 1900.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,687 |
| Population Density | 11 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.9167°, -88.2167° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Santa Bárbara 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 Rita
Santa Rita is a small town in Honduras (Santa Bárbara Department) with a population of 1,687. The city sits at an elevation of 1,096 feet (334 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.
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 | 1,096 ft (334 m) |
| Area | 151.5 sq mi (392.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 11/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.9167°N, 88.2167°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 | — | 123 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 105 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (26 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 26 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Apastepeque Field | Volcanic field | 700 m (2,297 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Guazapa | Stratovolcano | 1,438 m (4,718 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 160 km |
| Tecapa | Stratovolcano | 1,593 m (5,226 ft) | Unknown | 161 km |
| San Vicente | Stratovolcano | 2,182 m (7,159 ft) | Unknown | 162 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 163 km |
| Ilopango | Caldera | 450 m (1,476 ft) | 1880 | 165 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 167 km |
| Taburete | Stratovolcano | 1,172 m (3,845 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Usulutan | Stratovolcano | 1,449 m (4,754 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| San Salvador | Stratovolcano | 1,893 m (6,211 ft) | 1917 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (21°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.7 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.9 in |
Santa Rita has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 71°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.1").
Radio Stations near Santa Rita
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Otoro Radio | música variada | AAC 96 kbps |
Museums in Santa Rita
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de la Cultura José María Leiva |
Farmers Markets in Santa Rita
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rita
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa Rita
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Palmerola International Airport | XPL | Large Airport |
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Bananera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Celaque Gracias Airport | GAC | Small Airport |
| Choloma Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Cucuyagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Erandique Airport | EDQ | Small Airport |
| La America Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | LEZ | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Los Llanos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Marcos De Ocotepeque Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Villa Hermosa Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Santa Rita?
Santa Rita has a population of 1,687 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 11 people per square mile, spread across 151.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa Rita?
Santa Rita 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.