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Tocoa, Honduras

Colón Department · Honduras

Tocoa is a mid-size city in Colón Department, Honduras with a population of 30,785. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

30,785 Population 77/sq mi density
121 ft Elevation 37 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
64.5 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Tocoa

Tocoa

Tocoa – miasto w Hondurasie, u ujścia rzeki Tocoa do rzeki Aguán. Największe miasto w departamencie Colón; 49 377 mieszkańców (2013). Nazwa pochodzi od „Tocoacin”, co oznacza miejsce zielonych kłosów i ziemię kukurydzy.

People

Population30,785
Density77/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain64.5 in/yr
Sunny Days219/yr
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Population30,785
Population Density77 / sq mi
Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Coordinates15.6833°, -86.0000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceColón Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation64.5 inches (1,639 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Tocoa

Tocoa is a mid-size city in Honduras (Colón Department) with a population of 30,785. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.5 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Climate in Tocoa

Tocoa has an average annual temperature of 24°C (75°F). The hottest month is May (27°C), the coldest is Jan (21.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1943 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 21.3°C / 70°F 16° / 28.1° 138.4
Feb 21.9°C / 71°F 15.6° / 30.4° 88.4
Mar 23.8°C / 75°F 17° / 33.8° 48.9
Apr 26°C / 79°F 19.1° / 35.7° 45.5
May 27°C / 81°F 20° / 36.1° 70.1
Jun 25.5°C / 78°F 19.9° / 34.1° 182.2
Jul 24.7°C / 76°F 19.5° / 30.8° 186.7
Aug 24.6°C / 76°F 20.1° / 31° 151.3
Sep 24.9°C / 77°F 20° / 31.7° 156.3
Oct 24.1°C / 75°F 19.9° / 30.5° 229.8
Nov 22.6°C / 73°F 18° / 27.9° 347.4
Dec 21.7°C / 71°F 16.8° / 27.6° 297.8
Tocoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 219 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 64.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.4°F
49% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days219 days/yr

Geography

Elevation121 ft (37 m)
Area402.2 sq mi (1,041.7 km²)
Population Density77/sq mi
Coordinates15.6833°N, 86.0000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 64.5"
70% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 9.88"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

130 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 119 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 146 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 143 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 124 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 124 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 124 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 117 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 125 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 93 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 146 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 49 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 120 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 121 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 53 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 121 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 136 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 131 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 50 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 133 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 118 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 158 km
2020 Eta Category 4 278 km
2020 Iota Category 4 237 km
2020 Nana Category 1 210 km
2016 Earl Category 1 150 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 289 km
2011 Rina Category 3 228 km
2010 Richard Category 2 118 km
2010 Paula Category 1 194 km
2007 Dean Category 5 296 km
2007 Felix Category 5 185 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 299 km
2001 Iris Category 4 124 km
2000 Keith Category 4 250 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 40 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (106 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 106 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 5.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 4.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.6 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 3.0 in Warmest
June 83°F (29°C) 5.0 in
July 82°F (28°C) 5.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 4.8 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.3 in
October 81°F (27°C) 8.7 in
November 79°F (26°C) 9.9 in Wettest
December 77°F (25°C) 7.6 in

Tocoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 64.5 inches, with November being the wettest month (9.9") and April the driest (1.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Tocoa

Institution Type Founded Website
Universidad Católica de Honduras - Campus San Juan Bautista University - ,

Museums in Tocoa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo y Piscinas Naturales Riveras del Pedregal

Hotels in Tocoa

1 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gran Hotel Yadaly

Restaurants in Tocoa

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

La Gemelas

Gas Stations in Tocoa

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Texaco
Uno

Stadiums & Teams in Tocoa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Tocoa

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Manuel Gálvez International AirportRTBLarge Airport
Trujillo AirportTJIMedium Airport
Barbareta Airport-Small Airport
Bonito Oriental Airport-Small Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Porvenir Airport-Small Airport
Fort Morgan Cay Airport-Small Airport
Jicalapa Airport-Small Airport
La Esperanza Airport-Small Airport
Limon AirportLMHSmall Airport
Regional Hamer Airport-Small Airport
Sinaloa Airport-Small Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Tocoa

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia
Iglesia Amor Viviente
Iglesia de Tocoa

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 Tocoa

What is the population of Tocoa?

Tocoa has a population of 30,785 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 402.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Tocoa?

Tocoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 219 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.5 inches.

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