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Vallecillo, Honduras

Francisco Morazán Department · Honduras

Vallecillo is a small town in Francisco Morazán Department, Honduras with a population of 1,986. Elevation: 3,310 ft (1,009 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

1,986 Population 6/sq mi density
3,310 ft Elevation 1,009 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
47.0 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Vallecillo

Vallecillo is a municipality in the Honduran department of Francisco Morazán. It was previously a part of Cedros municipality until 1986.
On December 5, 1986, the Municipality of Vallecillo was created from several villages formerly belonging to the Municipality of Cedros. It is a municipality with an agricultural economy, primarily focused on corn and bean cultivation, although coffee farming is the most prominent economic activity. Hugo Eleazar Flores Valladares was elected mayor of the municipality, replacing Eva Lucía Lambur Valle, in the general election for the 2014-2018 term.

People

Population1,986
Density6/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain47.0 in/yr
Sunny Days251/yr
Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Population1,986
Population Density6 / sq mi
Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Coordinates14.5167°, -87.4000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceFrancisco Morazán Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation47.0 inches (1,193 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Vallecillo

Vallecillo is a small town in Honduras (Francisco Morazán Department) with a population of 1,986. The city sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet (1,009 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 67°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.0 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Vallecillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 67°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 251 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,310 feet.

Temperature

67°F Jan (19°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average70.8°F
31% above Honduras avg
January Average67°F (19°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days251 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,310 ft (1,009 m)
Area342.6 sq mi (887.4 km²)
Population Density6/sq mi
Coordinates14.5167°N, 87.4000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.0"
24% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.80"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

133 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.9. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 142 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 140 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 115 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 147 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 129 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 108 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 146 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 149 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 149 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 86 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 147 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 143 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 94 km
Jan 30, 2010 5 km NNE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.8 144 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 132 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 69 km
Jan 15, 2001 4 km ENE of Lolotique, El Salvador M4.7 145 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 100 km
May 24, 2009 3 km SSE of Amapala, Honduras M4.7 142 km
Apr 3, 1991 2 km SSE of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.7 137 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 1 297 km
2020 Nana Category 1 265 km
2020 Iota Category 1 254 km
2010 Richard Category 2 273 km
2007 Felix Category 1 270 km
2001 Iris Category 4 225 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 238 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 139 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (81 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 81 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 134 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 141 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 153 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 161 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 165 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 168 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 171 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 172 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 172 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 185 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 186 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 187 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 67°F (19°C) 1.2 in Coldest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.8 in Driest
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 74°F (23°C) 1.9 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 7.4 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.5 in
September 72°F (22°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.1 in
November 69°F (20°C) 2.5 in
December 67°F (19°C) 1.7 in

Vallecillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 67°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near Vallecillo

9 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
Otoro Radio música variada AAC 96 kbps
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 Vallecillo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Farmers Markets in Vallecillo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco

Airports Near Vallecillo

25 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro 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
Yodeco AirportSmall Airport
Yoro AirportOROSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Vallecillo

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Vallecillo

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 Vallecillo

What is the population of Vallecillo?

Vallecillo has a population of 1,986 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 342.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Vallecillo?

Vallecillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 67°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 251 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 47.0 inches.

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