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Talanga, Honduras

Francisco Morazán Department · Honduras

Talanga is a small city in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras with a population of 13,492. Elevation: 2,657 ft (810 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

13,492 Population 63/sq mi density
2,657 ft Elevation 810 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
41.7 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Talanga

Talanga

Talanga is a town, with a population of 20,610, and a municipality in the Honduran department of Francisco Morazán.

People

Population13,492
Density63/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain41.7 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation2,657 ft (810 m)
Population13,492
Population Density63 / sq mi
Elevation2,657 ft (810 m)
Coordinates14.4000°, -87.0833°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceFrancisco Morazán Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation41.7 inches (1,060 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Talanga

Talanga is a small city in Honduras (Francisco Morazán Department) with a population of 13,492. The city sits at an elevation of 2,657 feet (810 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 41.7 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Talanga

Talanga has an average annual temperature of 22.7°C (73°F). The hottest month is Apr (25.6°C), the coldest is Dec (20.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 1505 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.6°C / 69°F 13.5° / 30.1° 54.1
Feb 21.6°C / 71°F 12.6° / 32.6° 30.4
Mar 23.7°C / 75°F 15° / 34.5° 25.3
Apr 25.6°C / 78°F 17° / 35.9° 46.6
May 25.5°C / 78°F 18° / 34.8° 114.8
Jun 23.3°C / 74°F 17.1° / 32.1° 248.0
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 16.9° / 29.7° 160.3
Aug 23°C / 73°F 17° / 29.9° 144.6
Sep 23.1°C / 74°F 17.5° / 30.3° 195.4
Oct 22.2°C / 72°F 16.6° / 28.8° 154.2
Nov 21.1°C / 70°F 14.7° / 27.8° 156.8
Dec 20.2°C / 68°F 13.4° / 27.8° 174.1
Talanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 41.7 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,657 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,657 ft (810 m)
Area214.4 sq mi (555.2 km²)
Population Density63/sq mi
Coordinates14.4000°N, 87.0833°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 41.7"
10% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 6.42"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.55"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

113 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 149 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 137 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 131 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 147 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 125 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 139 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 142 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 134 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 138 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 147 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 87 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 146 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 66 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 106 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 144 km
Feb 8, 1999 8 km NNE of San José de Comayagua, Honduras M4.7 109 km
May 24, 2009 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 140 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 134 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 111 km
Jul 26, 2017 13 km SW of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Nana Category 1 282 km
2020 Iota Category 1 218 km
2010 Richard Category 2 280 km
2007 Felix Category 2 235 km
2001 Iris Category 4 253 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 223 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 143 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (116 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 116 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 133 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 139 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 155 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 166 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 169 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 178 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 183 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 185 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 189 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 190 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 193 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 197 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in Driest
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.9 in
May 76°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 6.3 in
July 73°F (23°C) 4.4 in
August 74°F (23°C) 4.1 in
September 73°F (23°C) 6.4 in Wettest
October 72°F (22°C) 6.3 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.7 in
December 68°F (20°C) 1.6 in Coldest

Talanga has a seasonal temperature swing of 9°F / from 68°F in December to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 41.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.4") and February the driest (0.6").

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Colleges & Universities in Talanga

Institution Type Founded Website
Instituto Tecnico Brassavola Digbyana College

Radio Stations near Talanga

8 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa pop, top 40 MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras information, news AAC+ 32 kbps
Radio Progreso HN 103.3 fm, info MP3 128 kbps
EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM américa, centroamérica AAC
XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras 90.5 fm, américa MP3 64 kbps
Vox FM Honduras 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm MP3 64 kbps
Stereo Luz MP3 64 kbps

Libraries in Talanga

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alvaro Contreras0.0
Biblioteca Ricken0.0

Hotels in Talanga

2 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel Christina
Hotel El ricon

Bus Stations in Talanga

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

transportes de buses "Rodriguez"

Gas Stations in Talanga

3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Pehón
gasolinera Puma
Mobil 1

Airports Near Talanga

34 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Manto AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Talanga

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Talanga

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 Talanga

What is the population of Talanga?

Talanga has a population of 13,492 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 63 people per square mile, spread across 214.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Talanga?

Talanga has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 41.7 inches.

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