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Travesía, Honduras

Cortés Department · Honduras

Travesía is a small town in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 1,283. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,283 Population 2/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
101.0 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Travesía

Travesía

Travesía also known as Ulua-Yoja s is an important pre-Columbian archaeological sites in the Ulua river valley of Honduras.

People

Population1,283
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain101.0 in/yr
Sunny Days163/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population1,283
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates15.8627°, -87.9047°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceCortés Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation101.0 inches (2,565 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Travesía

Travesía is a small town in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 1,283. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 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 101.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Travesía 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 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 101.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average79.8°F
48% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days163 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area877.0 sq mi (2,271.3 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.8627°N, 87.9047°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 101.0"
166% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Oct) 15.75"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.40"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

104 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.2 on Jan 22, 2025.

Jul 11, 1999 16 km N of Potrerillos, Honduras M6.7 46 km
Jul 6, 1997 30 km NNW of Baja Mar, Honduras M6.1 33 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 131 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 52 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 89 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 112 km
Apr 23, 2012 28 km NNE of El Estor, Guatemala M5.2 140 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 86 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 63 km
Jan 11, 2010 9 km ESE of Morales, Guatemala M5.1 103 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 106 km
Sep 25, 2022 24 km NE of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M5.1 54 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 44 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 127 km
Jul 11, 1999 11 km N of Puerto Barrios, Guatemala M4.8 76 km
Dec 31, 2009 26 km NNE of Tela, Honduras M4.8 56 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 139 km
Dec 24, 1993 22 km NNE of Sambo Creek, Honduras M4.8 138 km
Feb 1, 1991 20 km NNE of Baja Mar, Honduras M4.8 26 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 94 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 161 km
2020 Nana Category 1 112 km
2016 Earl Category 1 171 km
2010 Richard Category 2 139 km
2001 Iris Category 4 72 km
2000 Keith Category 4 194 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 226 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 - 18 km
1976 GUATEMALA Earthquake 0.1 m 23,000 141 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (99 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 99 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 113 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 6.6 in
March 79°F (26°C) 4.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 2.4 in Driest
May 83°F (28°C) 3.8 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 7.4 in
July 82°F (28°C) 7.0 in
August 82°F (28°C) 7.4 in
September 82°F (28°C) 8.7 in
October 80°F (27°C) 15.8 in Wettest
November 77°F (25°C) 15.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 12.5 in

Travesía has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 76°F in January to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (15.8") and April the driest (2.4").

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Radio Stations near Travesía

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Ranchera (SV) - AAC 96 kbps
Radio Activa Honduras - MP3
La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras 102.9 fm, américa AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Travesía

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo San Fernando de Omoa

Restaurants in Travesía

1 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Coco Beach

Gas Stations in Travesía

1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

HN #7283263585

Stadiums & Teams in Travesía

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Airports Near Travesía

11 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Ramón Villeda Morales International AirportSAPLarge Airport
Placencia AirportPLJMedium Airport
Puerto Barrios AirportPBRMedium Airport
Tela AirportTEAMedium Airport
Big Creek AirportBGKSmall Airport
Chumbagua Airport-Small Airport
Independence AirportINBSmall Airport
La America Airport-Small Airport
La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer AirportLLHSmall Airport
Luz y Vida Airport-Small Airport
Marcos Perez Airport-Small Airport

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 Travesía

What is the population of Travesía?

Travesía has a population of 1,283 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 877.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Travesía?

Travesía 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 163 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 101.0 inches.

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