# San Pedro Zacapa Municipality, Santa Barbara Department > Source: https://wherepedia.org/honduras/santa-barbara/san-pedro-zacapa/ Municipality · Santa Barbara Department # San Pedro Zacapa San Pedro Zacapa is a municipality of Honduras in Santa Barbara Department. It had an estimated **11,297 people** in 2024 on 200 km² (about 57 per km²). 33 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 11 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools. - 11,297people (2024) - 200km² - 11mapped services - 465 mtypical elevation ## How many people live in San Pedro Zacapa? San Pedro Zacapa had an estimated **11,297 people** in 2024 — 2.3% of Santa Barbara Department, 168th of 298 municipalities. There are 943 women for every 1,000 men (below the Santa Barbara Department figure of 980). Spread over 200 km², that is about **57 people per km²**, 205th of 298 municipalities. 29.0% of people are children under 15 and 7.9% are 65 or older; the median age is about 27 years (it is 25 across Santa Barbara Department). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 59 children and older people. 0–4 ****1,025** 5–9 ****1,059** 10–14 ****1,194** 15–19 ****1,108** 20–24 ****930** 25–29 ****913** 30–34 ****826** 35–39 ****761** 40–44 ****669** 45–49 ****623** 50–54 ****496** 55–59 ****448** 60–64 ****348** 65–69 ****288** 70–74 ****241** 75–79 ****158** 80+ ****210** 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 San Pedro Zacapa? San Pedro Zacapa lies in [Santa Barbara Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/santa-barbara/), [Honduras](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/). It borders 7 other municipalities: [Concepcion del Sur](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/santa-barbara/concepcion-del-sur/), [Intibuca](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/intibuca/intibuca/), [Jesus de Otoro](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/intibuca/jesus-de-otoro/), [Las Vegas](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/santa-barbara/las-vegas/), [San Francisco de Ojuera](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/santa-barbara/san-francisco-de-ojuera/), [San Jose de Comayagua](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/comayagua/san-jose-de-comayagua/) and [Taulabe](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/comayagua/taulabe/). By area it is the 137th largest of 298 municipalities in Honduras. It covers 4.0% of [Santa Barbara Department](https://wherepedia.org/honduras/santa-barbara/). The centre of San Pedro Zacapa is about 122 km in a straight line from Tegucigalpa, the capital. It is about 24 km from Santa Bárbara, the main town of Santa Barbara Department. The centre point is at 14.7387° N, 88.1132° 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 San Pedro Zacapa ### Nearby, outside San Pedro Zacapa - Cuevas de Taulabé · attraction, Taulabe18 km - Start of hike to 2nd highest summit in Honduras · attraction, Las Vegas19 km - Summit of Santa Barbara · attraction, Santa Barbara19 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: San Pedro Zacapa - 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 - Palmerola International Airport (XPL) · Palmerola66 km - Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport (SAP) · San Pedro Sula82 km ### Daylight Days are longest in Jun (about 13.0 hours, sunrise around 05:22) and shortest in Dec (about 11.3 hours, sunrise around 06:09, sunset around 17:25). 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 San Pedro Zacapa Open gazetteers list **33 villages, towns and localities** in San Pedro Zacapa. The largest with a recorded population: Azacualpa (20,210) and San Pedro Zacapa (10,535). Settlements here lie between about 288 m and 833 m above sea level (median 465 m). - Agalteca - Agua Caliente - Agua Zarca - Azacualpa - Brisas del Lago - Brisas del Yojoa - Canculuncos - El Agüita - El Carreto - El Mogote - El Ocote - El Paraíso - El Ponciano - El Tontol - El Águila - Gonzora - Horconcitos - La Boquita - La Buena Fe - La Majada - La Ruda - La Sabana - La Sábana - La Venada - Los Horconcitos - Plan de Encima - Quebrada del Macho - San Antonio de Chuchepeque - San Pedro Zacapa - San Sebastián - Sunsucuapa - Tablón - Zompopero 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 San Pedro Zacapa Named natural and historic features inside San Pedro Zacapa, from the GeoNames gazetteer. ### Water 7 rivers and streams. - Quebrada El Aguaruin - Quebrada Seca - Quebrada del Barbasco - Quebrada del Jute - Quebrada del Tigre - Río Cánjel - Río Jaitique ### Coast and islands 1 headland. - Punta Gorda ### Hills and mountains 3 mountains. - Cerro Tablón · 875 m - Monte Las Mochas · 696 m - Cerro Agaltela · 318 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 San Pedro Zacapa and the best time to visit In San Pedro Zacapa, the warmest month is Apr (average 24 °C) and the coolest is Jan (19 °C). About 1,244 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Sep (219 mm) and the driest Mar (19 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are **November to April**. - Jan - Feb - Mar - Apr - May - Jun - Jul - Aug - Sep - Oct - Nov - Dec Month Average °C Rain mm Jan 19 26 Feb 21 21 Mar 22 19 Apr 24 39 May 23 145 Jun 22 195 Jul 22 143 Aug 22 173 Sep 21 219 Oct 21 163 Nov 19 64 Dec 19 36 Source: [NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29](https://power.larc.nasa.gov/). ## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from San Pedro Zacapa Need Nearest mapped Distance Hospital Hospital Dr. Enrique Aguilar Cerrato · Intibuca 12 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.63342&mlon=-88.13336#map=17/14.63342/-88.13336) Bank Banco Popular · Santa Barbara 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91737&mlon=-88.23534#map=17/14.91737/-88.23534) ATM Banco Atlántida · Las Vegas 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.87268&mlon=-88.07220#map=17/14.87268/-88.07220) Petrol pump Texaco · Taulabe 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.71744&mlon=-87.96582#map=17/14.71744/-87.96582) Hotel Cabañas del Campo Fincasa HN · San Pedro Zacapa 1.3 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.75000&mlon=-88.11670#map=17/14.75000/-88.11670) Mall Centro Comercial O.CA · Las Vegas 16 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.87301&mlon=-88.07256#map=17/14.87301/-88.07256) School Escuela Francisco Morazán · San Pedro Zacapa 1.7 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.75366&mlon=-88.11181#map=17/14.75366/-88.11181) College Ucenm Santa Bárbara · Santa Barbara 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.91667&mlon=-88.23333#map=17/14.91667/-88.23333) Police station Jefatura De Policía Santa Barbara · Santa Barbara 24 km [Map](https://www.openstreetmap.org/?mlat=14.90629&mlon=-88.25233#map=17/14.90629/-88.25233) 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 San Pedro Zacapa Places mapped inside San Pedro Zacapa in open map data, by type — each number opens the full list with locations. - Hotels1 - Schools4 - Restaurants6 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 Santa Barbara Department - Arada - Atima - Azacualpa - Ceguaca - Chinda - Concepcion del Norte - Concepcion del Sur - El Nispero - Gualala - Ilama - Las Vegas - Macuelizo - Naranjito - Nueva Frontera - Nuevo Celilac - Petoa - Proteccion - Quimistan - San Francisco de Ojuera - San Jose de Colinas - San Luis - San Marcos - San Nicolas - San Vicente Centenario - Santa Barbara - Santa Rita - Trinidad ## Quick answers - Where is San Pedro Zacapa?In Santa Barbara Department, Honduras - What is the population of San Pedro Zacapa?11,297 (2024 estimate) - What is the median age in San Pedro Zacapa?About 27 years (2024 estimate) - What is the population density of San Pedro Zacapa?About 57 people per km² - What borders San Pedro Zacapa?Concepcion del Sur, Intibuca, Jesus de Otoro, Las Vegas, San Francisco de Ojuera, San Jose de Comayagua and Taulabe - What is there to see in San Pedro Zacapa?Cuevas de Taulabé, Start of hike to 2nd highest summit in Honduras, Summit of Santa Barbara - What time zone is San Pedro Zacapa in?UTC−6 - What currency is used in San Pedro Zacapa?Lempira (HNL) - What language is spoken in San Pedro Zacapa?Spanish, Garifuna, Mískito (main languages nationally) - How many villages are in San Pedro Zacapa?33 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap) - What is the elevation of San Pedro Zacapa?Settlements lie between 288 m and 833 m - What is the highest point in San Pedro Zacapa?Cerro Tablón (875 m, GeoNames elevation model) - What is the best time to visit San Pedro Zacapa?November to April - Where is the nearest hospital to San Pedro Zacapa?Hospital Dr. Enrique Aguilar Cerrato, about 12 km from the centre - Where is the nearest bank to San Pedro Zacapa?Banco Popular, about 24 km from the centre - Where is the nearest ATM to San Pedro Zacapa?Banco Atlántida, about 16 km from the centre - Where is the nearest petrol pump to San Pedro Zacapa?Texaco, about 16 km from the centre - What is the P-code of San Pedro Zacapa?HN1623 (OCHA common operational dataset)