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Humuya
Municipality
Humuya is located in Honduras
Humuya
Humuya
Location in Honduras
Country  Honduras
Department Comayagua
Area
 • Total 54 km2 (21 sq mi)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total 1,358
 • Density 25.15/km2 (65.1/sq mi)

Humuya (pronounced oo-MOO-yah) is a small town, also called a municipality, in Honduras. It is located in the Comayagua area of the country.

Where is Humuya Located?

Humuya is found in the country of Honduras. It is part of the Comayagua Department. The town is located at about 14 degrees North latitude and 87 degrees West longitude. This means it is north of the Equator and west of the Prime Meridian.

Humuya's Size and Climate

The total area of Humuya is about 54 square kilometers (20.46 square miles). This is roughly the size of 5,300 football fields! The town sits at an altitude of 641 meters (2,103 feet) above sea level. Humuya has a tropical savanna climate. This type of climate usually has warm temperatures all year round. It also has a wet season and a dry season.

How Many People Live in Humuya?

As of 2015, about 1,358 people lived in Humuya. This makes it a small community.

More About Humuya

If you want to learn more about Humuya, you can check out the Spanish version of this article.

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