# Santa Maria del Real Municipality, Olancho Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/honduras/olancho/santa-maria-del-real/ Municipality · Olancho Department # Santa Maria del Real Santa Maria del Real is a municipality of Honduras in Olancho Department. It had an estimated **11,128 people** in 2024 on 241 km² (about 46 per km²). 6 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 9 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 11,128people (2024) - 241km² - 9mapped services - 713 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in Santa Maria del Real? Santa Maria del Real had an estimated **11,128 people** in 2024 — 1.8% of Olancho Department, 170th of 298 municipalities. There are 1,112 women for every 1,000 men (above the Olancho Department figure of 1,022). Spread over 241 km², that is about **46 people per km²**, 236th of 298 municipalities. 29.4% of people are children under 15 and 7.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 26 years (it is 24 across Olancho Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,135** 5–9 ****1,052** 10–14 ****1,090** 15–19 ****1,124** 20–24 ****1,046** 25–29 ****932** 30–34 ****852** 35–39 ****775** 40–44 ****661** 45–49 ****518** 50–54 ****404** 55–59 ****340** 60–64 ****344** 65–69 ****318** 70–74 ****208** 75–79 ****154** 80+ ****175** Source: [Instituto Nacional de Estadística - INE via OCHA HDX, population 2024 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ps-hnd). ## Where is Santa Maria del Real? Santa Maria del Real lies in [Olancho Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/olancho/), [Honduras](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/). It borders 5 other municipalities: [Catacamas](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/olancho/catacamas/), [Gualaco](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/olancho/gualaco/), [Juticalpa](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/olancho/juticalpa/), [San Francisco de Becerra](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/olancho/san-francisco-de-becerra/) and [San Francisco de La Paz](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/olancho/san-francisco-de-la-paz/). By area it is the 114th largest of 298 municipalities in Honduras. It covers 1.0% of [Olancho Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/olancho/). The centre of Santa Maria del Real is about 155 km in a straight line from Tegucigalpa, the capital. It is about 31 km from Juticalpa, the main town of Olancho Department. The centre point is at 14.7860° N, 85.9626° W. Source: [Sistema Nacional de Información Territorial (SINIT), Secretaria Técnica de Planificación y Cooperación Externa (SEPLAN), 2010 via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO)](https://data.humdata.org/dataset/cod-ab-hnd). ## Things to see in and around Santa Maria del Real ### Nearby, outside Santa Maria del Real - Baderas · memorial, Catacamas13 km - Cuevas de Talgua · cave, Catacamas16 km - Cuevas de Talgua · cave, Catacamas16 km Source: [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed. ## Know before you go: Santa Maria del Real - Time zoneUTC−6, no daylight saving · America/Tegucigalpa - CurrencyLempira (HNL) - Country calling code+504 - LanguagesSpanish, Garifuna, Mískito - Plug typesType A, B · 110 V - Driving sideRight - Postcode format5 digits (#####) ### Nearest airports - Golosón International Airport (LCE) · La Ceiba143 km - Toncontín Airport (TGU) · Tegucigalpa157 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:14) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:01, sunset around 17:16). Source: [GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0)](https://www.geonames.org/); [Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-02](https://www.wikidata.org/); [OurAirports (public domain)](https://ourairports.com/data/). Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling. ## Villages and localities in Santa Maria del Real Open gazetteers list **6 villages, towns and localities** in Santa Maria del Real. The largest with a recorded population: Santa María del Real (10,767) and Arimís (1,817). Settlements here lie between about 337 m and 1,296 m above sea level (median 713 m). - Arimís - Buena Vista - El Guayabito - Hacienda La Oriental - Pueblo Viejo - Santa María del Real Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/); [© OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright). ## Landscape and landmarks of Santa Maria del Real Named natural and historic features inside Santa Maria del Real, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 5 rivers and streams. - Quebrada Guanapito - Quebrada Honda - Quebrada Seca - Río Cuyamapa - Río Paso Viejo ### Hills and mountains 3 mountains. - Monte Bellotas · 1,381 m - Cerro Grande · 1,107 m - Cerro Apuzbay · 445 m Source: [GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features](https://www.geonames.org/). Places of worship are not listed. Elevations are from the GeoNames terrain model and are approximate. ## Weather in Santa Maria del Real and the best time to visit In Santa Maria del Real, the warmest month is May (average 25 °C) and the coolest is Jan (20 °C). About 1,231 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Oct (169 mm) and the driest Apr (37 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **December to May**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 20 81 Feb 21 54 Mar 23 45 Apr 25 37 May 25 101 Jun 24 147 Jul 23 122 Aug 23 120 Sep 23 125 Oct 22 169 Nov 21 137 Dec 20 93 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Santa Maria del Real Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Clinica y Hospital Medicentro / Catacamas. · Catacamas 6.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.80000&mlon=-85.89999#map=17/14.80000/-85.89999) Bank Banadesa · Juticalpa 30 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.67181&mlon=-86.21753#map=17/14.67181/-86.21753) ATM Gasolinera Puma · Juticalpa 31 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.65850&mlon=-86.21540#map=17/14.65850/-86.21540) Petrol pump Puma · Santa Maria del Real 6.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.82739&mlon=-85.92594#map=17/14.82739/-85.92594) Hotel Hotel Cumbre Real · Catacamas 9.1 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84465&mlon=-85.90349#map=17/14.84465/-85.90349) Mall Mall Premier Catacamas · Catacamas 9.4 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84633&mlon=-85.90191#map=17/14.84633/-85.90191) School Instituto Dr. Vicente Mejía Colindres · Santa Maria del Real 4.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.82249&mlon=-85.93714#map=17/14.82249/-85.93714) College Instituto Técnico 18 de Noviembre · Catacamas 9.9 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84473&mlon=-85.89377#map=17/14.84473/-85.89377) Police station Estacion de Policia · Catacamas 10 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.84640&mlon=-85.88825#map=17/14.84640/-85.88825) Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km. ## Hospitals, banks and other services in Santa Maria del Real Places mapped inside Santa Maria del Real in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Petrol pumps1 - Schools4 - Restaurants4 Source: [Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL)](https://overturemaps.org/). Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown. ## Other municipalities in Olancho Department - Campamento - Catacamas - Concordia - Dulce Nombre de Culmi - El Rosario - Esquipulas del Norte - Gualaco - Guarizama - Guata - Guayape - Jano - Juticalpa - La Union - Mangulile - Manto - Patuca - Salama - San Esteban - San Francisco de Becerra - San Francisco de La Paz - Silca - Yocon ## Quick answers - Where is Santa Maria del Real?In Olancho Department, Honduras - What is the population of Santa Maria del Real?11,128 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in Santa Maria del Real?About 26 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of Santa Maria del Real?About 46 people per km² - What borders Santa Maria del Real?Catacamas, Gualaco, Juticalpa, San Francisco de Becerra and San Francisco de La Paz - What is there to see in Santa Maria del Real?Baderas, Cuevas de Talgua, Cuevas de Talgua - What time zone is Santa Maria del Real in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in Santa Maria del Real?Lempira (HNL) - What language is spoken in Santa Maria del Real?Spanish, Garifuna, Mískito (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in Santa Maria del Real?6 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of Santa Maria del Real?Settlements lie between 337 m and 1,296 m - What is the highest point in Santa Maria del Real?Monte Bellotas (1,381 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit Santa Maria del Real?December to May - Where is the nearest hospital to Santa Maria del Real?Clinica y Hospital Medicentro / Catacamas., about 6.9 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to Santa Maria del Real?Banadesa, about 30 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to Santa Maria del Real?Gasolinera Puma, about 31 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to Santa Maria del Real?Puma, about 6.1 km from the centre - How many petrol pumps are in Santa Maria del Real?1 mapped - What is the P-code of Santa Maria del Real?HN1520 (OCHA common operational dataset)