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Támara, Honduras

Francisco Morazán Department · Honduras

Támara is a small town in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras with a population of 2,683. Elevation: 3,583 ft (1,092 m). Average temperature: 67°F (19°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,683 Population 35/sq mi density
3,583 ft Elevation 1,092 meters
67°F Avg Temperature 19°C
46.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Támara

On 20 June 2023, a prison riot broke out in the Women's Center for Social Adaptation, a women's prison located in Támara, Honduras, about 29 km (18 mi) northwest from Tegucigalpa, the nation's capital. The riot is suspected to be the result of a conflict between female members of the MS-13 and 18th Street gangs. Forty-six people were killed, with most from a fire that began amid the chaos. The precise circumstances surrounding the incident are currently being investigated.

People

Population2,683
Density35/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp67°F (19°C)
Rain46.5 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Population2,683
Population Density35 / sq mi
Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Coordinates14.1691°, -87.3407°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceFrancisco Morazán Department
Average Temperature67°F (19°C)
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Annual Precipitation46.5 inches (1,182 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Támara

Támara is a small town in Honduras (Francisco Morazán Department) with a population of 2,683. The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet (1,092 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 67°F (19°C). Temperatures range from 62°F in January to 68°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Támara

Támara has an average annual temperature of 22.3°C (72°F). The hottest month is Apr (24.2°C), the coldest is Jan (20.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 934 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 20.1°C / 68°F 15.7° / 24.5° 7.2
Feb 20.8°C / 69°F 15.7° / 26° 4.4
Mar 22.2°C / 72°F 16.7° / 27.7° 13.2
Apr 24.2°C / 76°F 18.3° / 30° 39.0
May 23.8°C / 75°F 20.2° / 27.5° 139.3
Jun 23.2°C / 74°F 20.4° / 26° 163.6
Jul 22.8°C / 73°F 19.9° / 25.6° 74.1
Aug 23.1°C / 74°F 19.6° / 26.6° 126.6
Sep 23.2°C / 74°F 18.6° / 27.8° 167.0
Oct 22.5°C / 73°F 17.7° / 27.4° 155.0
Nov 21°C / 70°F 16.9° / 25.1° 35.7
Dec 20.5°C / 69°F 16.4° / 24.6° 8.8
Támara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winters average 62°F in January while summers reach 68°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,583 feet.

Temperature

62°F Jan (17°C) 68°F Jul (20°C)
Annual Average66.5°F
23% above Honduras avg
January Average62°F (17°C)
July Average68°F (20°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,583 ft (1,092 m)
Area77.8 sq mi (201.5 km²)
Population Density35/sq mi
Coordinates14.1691°N, 87.3407°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.5"
22% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.70"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

240 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.0. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 115 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 104 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 101 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 114 km
Apr 3, 1999 26 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 145 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 142 km
Feb 17, 2022 25 km SSE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 150 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 129 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 137 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 120 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 118 km
Feb 26, 2024 12 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.0 141 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 136 km
Jul 13, 1990 35 km NW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.0 144 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 132 km
Aug 17, 2013 14 km NNE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M4.9 145 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 112 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 111 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 118 km
May 6, 2018 4 km NW of Intipucá, El Salvador M4.8 132 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 237 km
2007 Felix Category 1 264 km
2001 Iris Category 4 263 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 261 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 - - 106 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Zacate Grande, Isla (98 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 98 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 105 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 113 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 132 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 135 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 141 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 146 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 148 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 151 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 152 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 162 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 167 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 174 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 182 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 62°F (17°C) 0.7 in
February 64°F (18°C) 0.5 in Driest
March 67°F (20°C) 0.6 in
April 70°F (21°C) 1.9 in
May 70°F (21°C) 7.1 in Warmest
June 69°F (20°C) 8.4 in
July 68°F (20°C) 4.5 in
August 68°F (20°C) 5.2 in
September 68°F (20°C) 8.7 in Wettest
October 67°F (19°C) 6.0 in
November 64°F (18°C) 1.9 in
December 62°F (17°C) 1.0 in Coldest

Támara has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 62°F in December to 70°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.7") and February the driest (0.5").

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Radio Stations near Támara

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

Museums in Támara

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Chiminike - Museo de los Niños
Galería Nacional de Arte
Museo de Biologia
Museo de Historia Militar
Museo de Historia Republicana Villa Roy
Museo del Aire
Museo del Hombre Hondureño
Museo Histórico de la República
Museo para la Identidad Nacional

Libraries in Támara

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Central "Juan Antonio Mediana Duron"0.0
Biblioteca Legislativa del Congreso0.0
Biblioteca Legislativa del Congreso0.0
Biblioteca Virtual0.0
Biblioteca Virtual0.0
CRAI0.0
Juan Ramón Molina National Library0.0
Libreria Guaymuras0.0

Farmers Markets in Támara

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Autolatas
Comercial Rene
Comercial Rene
El Pino
Feria del Agricultor
La Galera
La Galera
Mercadito 24 horas
Mercadito 24 horas
Mercadito 5 Estrellas
Mercadito 5 Estrellas
Mercadito Chino
Mercadito Chino
Mercadito Hung Wang
Mercadito Hung Wang
Mercadito la Grandeza De Dios
Mercadito La Laguna
Mercadito Lida
Mercadito Lida
mercadito Ochoa
Mercado Alvarez
Mercado Colon
Mercado de los Dolores
Mercado de Madera
Mercado de Mariscos
Mercado Jacaleapa
Mercado la Isla
Mercado Las Americas 1
Mercado Las Americas 2
Mercado Mama Chepa
mercado mayorista la Alemán
Mercado Milagos Galindo
Mercado Municipal
Mercado San Isidro
Mercado San Miguel
Mercado San Pedro
Mercado Zonal Belen
Pasaje San Miguel
Perisur
pulperia Rut
Ya! Mart
Ya! Mart

Restaurants in Támara

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Vía Oriente

Gas Stations in Támara

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Puma

Stadiums & Teams in Támara

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Airports Near Támara

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga Airport-Small Airport
Aserradero El Encino Airport-Small Airport
El Alto Airport-Small Airport
El Cubo Airport-Small Airport
Flefil Airport-Small Airport
Guayabillas Airport-Small Airport
Guayape Airport-Small Airport
Joya Del Quebracho Airport-Small Airport
La Joya Airport-Small Airport
Llanos Del Tigre Airport-Small Airport
Los Llanos Airport-Small Airport
Minas De Oro Airport-Small Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere Airport-Small Airport
Rapaco II Airport-Small Airport
San Fernando Airport-Small Airport
San Jose Airport-Small Airport
San Lorenzo Airport-Small Airport
San Luis Airport-Small Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima Airport-Small Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita Airport-Small Airport
Tamara Airport-Small Airport

Treatment Centers in Támara

26 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Asociación Pediatrica Hondureña
Centor de Salud El Chile
Centro de salud Las Crucitas
Centro Integral de Atención al Diabetico - CIAD
Centro Médico Santa Sofía
CESAMO Nueva Esperanza
Clínica El Buen Pastor
Clínica Rivera
Clínica Salesiano
Clínica Santa Lucia
Clínicas Médicas
CLIPER
Clíper Hato de Enmedio
Dental Line
Dra. Monica Rizzo
Laboratorio Palmira
Laboratorio y Droguería Francelia
NUTRIMEDH
OCT de Honduras
Óptica Robles
Pediakid HN
Prolab
SOLUMEDH
Teletón
Torre Médica Tepeyac
VENOCENTRO

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 Támara

What is the population of Támara?

Támara has a population of 2,683 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 35 people per square mile, spread across 77.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Támara?

Támara enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 67°F (19°C). Winter temperatures average 62°F in January, while summers reach an average of 68°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.5 inches.

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