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Sinuapa, Honduras

Ocotepeque Department · Honduras

Sinuapa is a small town in Ocotepeque Department, Honduras with a population of 2,389. Elevation: 2,690 ft (820 m). Average temperature: 69°F (21°C).

2,389 Population 27/sq mi density
2,690 ft Elevation 820 meters
69°F Avg Temperature 21°C
56.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Sinuapa

Sinuapa is a municipality in the Honduran department of Ocotepeque. Sinuapa means: Water of Canary in Nahuatl.

People

Population2,389
Density27/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp69°F (21°C)
Rain56.3 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation2,690 ft (820 m)
Population2,389
Population Density27 / sq mi
Elevation2,690 ft (820 m)
Coordinates14.4431°, -89.1859°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOcotepeque Department
Average Temperature69°F (21°C)
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Annual Precipitation56.3 inches (1,429 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Sinuapa

Sinuapa is a small town in Honduras (Ocotepeque Department) with a population of 2,389. The city sits at an elevation of 2,690 feet (820 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 69°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 66°F in January to 70°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Sinuapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winters average 66°F in January while summers reach 70°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,690 feet.

Temperature

66°F Jan (19°C) 70°F Jul (21°C)
Annual Average69.0°F
28% above Honduras avg
January Average66°F (19°C)
July Average70°F (21°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,690 ft (820 m)
Area90.2 sq mi (233.6 km²)
Population Density27/sq mi
Coordinates14.4431°N, 89.1859°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.3"
48% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.67"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

754 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.2 on Aug 22, 2025.

May 30, 2019 32 km S of La Libertad, El Salvador M6.6 139 km
Feb 13, 2001 5 km S of Cojutepeque, El Salvador M6.6 90 km
Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 78 km
Jul 21, 2024 6 km E of Jalapa, Guatemala M6.2 83 km
Mar 25, 2013 3 km NW of Fraijanes, Guatemala M6.2 138 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 83 km
Dec 22, 1997 28 km SSW of Pasaco, Guatemala M6.1 145 km
Feb 28, 2001 24 km S of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M6.1 135 km
May 23, 1992 22 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M6.0 138 km
Jan 18, 2010 17 km SW of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.9 129 km
Jul 31, 2019 38 km SSW of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.9 146 km
Nov 26, 2009 12 km SW of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.9 129 km
Jun 21, 1991 31 km SE of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 125 km
Feb 7, 2001 32 km SSW of Zacatecoluca, El Salvador M5.8 140 km
Jan 9, 2025 10 km E of Acajutla, El Salvador M5.8 111 km
Jul 8, 2013 27 km SE of La Libertad, El Salvador M5.7 128 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 102 km
Jul 29, 2025 6 km SE of Comapa, Guatemala M5.7 85 km
Jun 27, 2012 5 km E of San Francisco Menéndez, El Salvador M5.7 108 km
Sep 19, 2011 3 km E of Santa María Ixhuatán, Guatemala M5.6 117 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

3 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 279 km
2005 Adrian Category 1 247 km
2001 Iris Category 4 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1902 EL SALVADOR-GUATEMALA Questionable Earthquake 2.0 m 185 110 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 98 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Diego (37 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Diego Volcanic field 781 m (2,562 ft) Unknown 37 km
Ipala Stratovolcano 1,650 m (5,413 ft) Unknown 49 km
Ixtepeque Lava dome(s) 1,292 m (4,239 ft) Unknown 53 km
Chiquimula Volcanic Field Pyroclastic cone(s) 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 58 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 61 km
Suchitan Stratovolcano(es) 2,042 m (6,699 ft) Unknown 64 km
Singuil, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 65 km
Chingo Stratovolcano 1,775 m (5,823 ft) Unknown 69 km
Santiago, Cerro Volcanic field 1,192 m (3,911 ft) Unknown 75 km
Coatepeque Caldera Caldera 746 m (2,448 ft) Unknown 75 km
Tahual Stratovolcano 1,716 m (5,630 ft) Unknown 77 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 80 km
Santa Ana Stratovolcano 2,381 m (7,812 ft) 2005 81 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 87 km
Flores Volcanic field 1,600 m (5,249 ft) Unknown 88 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 66°F (19°C) 0.4 in Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.4 in
March 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in
April 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in Warmest
May 72°F (22°C) 6.0 in
June 70°F (21°C) 10.7 in Wettest
July 70°F (21°C) 9.3 in
August 70°F (21°C) 8.7 in
September 69°F (21°C) 10.6 in
October 68°F (20°C) 5.9 in
November 67°F (20°C) 1.4 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.7 in Coldest

Sinuapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 66°F in December to 72°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 56.2 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and January the driest (0.4").

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Radio Stations near Sinuapa

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Tribu FM (SV) MP3 128 kbps
Radio Salem 92.5 (SV) christian, educational MP3 80 kbps
Musiquera 93.3 FM 93.3 fm, musiquera MP3
Plenitud Radio (SV) MP3 64 kbps
Radio Supra 90.5 FM (SV) AAC
Radio Mercado Metapan (SV) noticias y deportes MP3 96 kbps
Estéreo Solar 89.5 FM (GT) hits, latino AAC+ 32 kbps
EXA FM: Música Pop en Español e Inglés 93.3 fm, boca del río AAC+ 48 kbps

Museums in Sinuapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Fernando Llort

Farmers Markets in Sinuapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado de Artesanías
Mercado Municipal La Bendición

Gas Stations in Sinuapa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Texaco

Stadiums & Teams in Sinuapa

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Airports Near Sinuapa

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ilopango International AirportILSMedium Airport
Celaque Gracias AirportGACSmall Airport
Chiquimula AirportCIQSmall Airport
Cucuyagua AirportSmall Airport
El Palmer AirportSmall Airport
El Platanar AirportSmall Airport
El Ronco AirportSmall Airport
Erandique AirportEDQSmall Airport
Esquipulas AirportSmall Airport
La Alondra AirportSmall Airport
La Cabaña AirportSmall Airport
La Estanzuela AirportSmall Airport
Luz y Vida AirportSmall Airport
Mapulaca AirportSmall Airport
Nueva Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Rio Sucio Highway AirstripSmall Airport
Rioamarillo AirportRUYSmall Airport
San Marcos De Ocotepeque AirportSmall Airport
Villa Hermosa AirportSmall Airport
Zacapa AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Sinuapa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Siuapa

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 Sinuapa

What is the population of Sinuapa?

Sinuapa has a population of 2,389 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 90.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Sinuapa?

Sinuapa enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 69°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 66°F in January, while summers reach an average of 70°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches.

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