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Zopilotepe, Honduras

Olancho Department · Honduras

Zopilotepe is a small town in Olancho Department, Honduras with a population of 1,300. Elevation: 1,293 ft (394 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,300 Population 1/sq mi density
1,293 ft Elevation 394 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
46.1 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Zopilotepe

Zopilotepe

Zopilotepe är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i departementet Departamento de Olancho, i den centrala delen av landet, 120 km nordost om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Zopilotepe ligger 394 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 1 300.

People

Population1,300
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain46.1 in/yr
Sunny Days252/yr
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Population1,300
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Coordinates14.6000°, -86.2667°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceOlancho Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation46.1 inches (1,171 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Zopilotepe

Zopilotepe is a small town in Honduras (Olancho Department) with a population of 1,300. The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet (394 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Zopilotepe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 252 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 46.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,293 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.8°F
42% above Honduras avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days252 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,293 ft (394 m)
Area1,158.0 sq mi (2,999.1 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates14.6000°N, 86.2667°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 46.1"
21% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 7.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

49 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.4. Most recent: M4.3 on Jun 8, 2025.

Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 140 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 147 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 149 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 92 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 95 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 98 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km WNW of San José, Honduras M4.8 131 km
Feb 11, 2010 21 km WSW of Mangulile, Honduras M4.8 88 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 129 km
Jun 5, 2009 1 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M4.7 96 km
Apr 21, 2013 4 km ENE of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.7 149 km
Apr 24, 2013 6 km NNW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 131 km
May 5, 2013 6 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M4.7 141 km
Apr 18, 2013 13 km SSE of San Antonio, Honduras M4.6 133 km
May 29, 2009 8 km WSW of Tepusteca, Honduras M4.5 88 km
Apr 24, 2013 8 km SSW of San Antonio, Honduras M4.5 141 km
Nov 21, 1990 17 km SW of Las Vegas, Honduras M4.5 142 km
Feb 7, 2012 7 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.5 141 km
Apr 18, 2013 15 km SW of San Juan Pueblo, Honduras M4.4 149 km
Feb 6, 2012 12 km NE of La Libertad, Honduras M4.4 140 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 279 km
2020 Eta Category 4 230 km
2020 Iota Category 4 153 km
2020 Nana Category 1 288 km
2016 Earl Category 1 272 km
2010 Richard Category 2 240 km
2010 Paula Category 1 291 km
2007 Felix Category 4 149 km
2001 Iris Category 4 246 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 157 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

3 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (160 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 160 km
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 181 km
Yojoa, Lake Volcanic field 1,090 m (3,576 ft) Unknown 189 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 0.9 in
March 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.3 in
May 81°F (27°C) 4.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 7.1 in Wettest
July 77°F (25°C) 6.5 in
August 78°F (25°C) 5.6 in
September 78°F (25°C) 5.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in
November 75°F (24°C) 3.3 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.3 in

Zopilotepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (7.1") and March the driest (0.8").

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Museums in Zopilotepe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de La Cultura

Stadiums & Teams in Zopilotepe

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Airports Near Zopilotepe

30 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Agropecuaria Lepaguare AirportSmall Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero Azacualpa AirportSmall Airport
Aserradero El Encino AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Carta AirportLUISmall Airport
Catacamas AirportSmall Airport
Desvio Potrerillos AirportSmall Airport
El Aguacate AirportCAASmall Airport
El Carbon AirstripSmall Airport
Finca San Antonio AirportSmall Airport
Grupo Carnol AirportSmall Airport
Guayape AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Galeras AirportSmall Airport
Hacienda Ulua AirportSmall Airport
Jicalapa AirportSmall Airport
Joya Del Quebracho AirportSmall Airport
Jutigalpa airportJUTSmall Airport
La Herradura AirportSmall Airport
La Joya AirportSmall Airport
Laguna Seca AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Manto AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Francisco De La Paz AirportSmall 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 Zopilotepe

What is the population of Zopilotepe?

Zopilotepe has a population of 1,300 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,158.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in Zopilotepe?

Zopilotepe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.

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