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Yarumela, Honduras

La Paz Department · Honduras

Yarumela is a small town in La Paz Department, Honduras with a population of 3,059. Elevation: 1,978 ft (603 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).

3,059 Population 17/sq mi density
1,978 ft Elevation 603 meters
71°F Avg Temperature 22°C
47.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Yarumela

Yarumela

Yarumela also known as El Chircal, is one of the archeological sites located in Honduras and based around the Middle Formative era in Mesoamerican history, occupied between 1000 BC and AD 250 by the ancestors of the Lencan culture, also known as the Proto-Lencan people. During its heyday at the end of the Preclassic mesoamerican period was a popular trade center, especially for precious commodities.

People

Population3,059
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp71°F (22°C)
Rain47.8 in/yr
Sunny Days249/yr
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Population3,059
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Coordinates14.3358°, -87.6456°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceLa Paz Department
Average Temperature71°F (22°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation47.8 inches (1,215 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Yarumela

Yarumela is a small town in Honduras (La Paz Department) with a population of 3,059. The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet (603 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Yarumela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 249 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 47.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,978 feet.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.4°F
32% above Honduras avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days249 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,978 ft (603 m)
Area180.2 sq mi (466.8 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates14.3358°N, 87.6456°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 47.8"
26% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.54"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.63"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

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

Nov 9, 1997 13 km NNE of San Sebastián, El Salvador M6.5 137 km
Dec 18, 1997 11 km WSW of Sensuntepeque, El Salvador M6.1 130 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 129 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 121 km
May 8, 2001 3 km S of San Vicente, El Salvador M5.7 148 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 123 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 131 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 142 km
May 6, 2018 10 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.4 144 km
May 6, 2018 10 km WSW of Conchagua, El Salvador M5.2 123 km
Aug 25, 2021 11 km NNE of Pinalejo, Honduras M5.2 147 km
May 6, 2018 3 km NE of Intipucá, El Salvador M5.2 131 km
Mar 29, 1999 23 km NW of Yamaranguila, Honduras M5.1 82 km
Feb 19, 2016 8 km N of San Sebastián, El Salvador M5.0 142 km
May 8, 2001 15 km W of Sesori, El Salvador M5.0 116 km
Jan 31, 2019 0 km S of Chinameca, El Salvador M5.0 121 km
Mar 19, 1999 8 km SSW of Amapala, Honduras M4.9 124 km
May 6, 2018 2 km ESE of Conchagua, El Salvador M4.9 117 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 118 km
Jan 3, 1997 12 km NW of San Alejo, El Salvador M4.8 102 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 1 283 km
2020 Iota Category 1 273 km
2010 Richard Category 1 299 km
2007 Felix Category 1 296 km
2001 Iris Category 4 233 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 271 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 113 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 80 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 112 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 118 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 121 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 128 km
Tecapa Stratovolcano 1,593 m (5,226 ft) Unknown 132 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 135 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 139 km
Apastepeque Field Volcanic field 700 m (2,297 ft) Unknown 139 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 151 km
San Vicente Stratovolcano 2,182 m (7,159 ft) Unknown 153 km
Guazapa Stratovolcano 1,438 m (4,718 ft) Unknown 166 km
Ilopango Caldera 450 m (1,476 ft) 1880 169 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 187 km
San Salvador Stratovolcano 1,893 m (6,211 ft) 1917 190 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.6 in Coldest, Driest
February 69°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
April 74°F (24°C) 1.8 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.3 in
July 72°F (22°C) 5.4 in
August 73°F (23°C) 6.3 in
September 72°F (22°C) 8.5 in Wettest
October 71°F (22°C) 6.5 in
November 69°F (21°C) 2.1 in
December 68°F (20°C) 0.9 in

Yarumela has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 68°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.5") and January the driest (0.6").

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Radio Stations near Yarumela

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 Yarumela

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa De La Cultura
Museo Arqueológico de Comayagua
Museo José Santos Guardiola

Libraries in Yarumela

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Dr. Marco A. Flores Rodas0.0

Farmers Markets in Yarumela

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado San Antonio
Mercado San Francisco

Restaurants in Yarumela

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Santa

Cafes in Yarumela

6 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Espresso Americano
Espresso Americano
Flavor Hub
Galeano
Sumatra
Wajam Laya

Gas Stations in Yarumela

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puma
Uno

Banks in Yarumela

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Atlántida

Stadiums & Teams in Yarumela

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Airports Near Yarumela

24 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Palmerola International AirportXPLLarge Airport
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Concepción AirportSmall Airport
El Alto AirportSmall Airport
El Cubo AirportSmall Airport
Flefil AirportSmall Airport
Guayabillas AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportLEZSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Los Comandos AirportSmall Airport
Los Llanos AirportSmall Airport
Minas De Oro AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Luis AirportSmall Airport
Santa Rosa de Lima AirportSmall Airport
Sulaco AirportSCDSmall Airport
Talanguita AirportSmall Airport
Tamara AirportSmall Airport
Victoria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Yarumela

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de Yarumela

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 Yarumela

What is the population of Yarumela?

Yarumela has a population of 3,059 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 180.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Yarumela?

Yarumela has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 249 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.8 inches.

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