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Tocoa

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Updated Friday, October 23, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Should I visit Tocoa?

Generally suitable with routine precautions

Visitors to Tocoa should avoid travelling at night, keep valuables out of sight, use reputable transport, and stay informed of local security conditions. Police presence is limited and response times can be slow.

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Tocoa month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Tocoa are typically January, February and March, with average daytime highs around 28–31°C. May is usually the warmest month (average high 34°C), February the coldest (average low 19°C), and November the wettest (about 300 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January27.719.41499.5
February28.919.09410.7
March30.919.87611.4
April32.821.15611.5
May34.022.75611.5
June33.423.010910.5
July32.722.69411.0
August33.022.611210.8
September33.122.811310.2
October30.722.32769.1
November28.321.13008.8
December27.620.12009.4

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Research updated Tuesday, October 6, 2026
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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Founding of Tocoa (1582)

    Tocoa first appears as a town entrusted to Miguel de Salas with 45 tributaries.

  2. Elevation to Municipality (11 June 1882)

    Tocoa was officially raised to municipal rank during the administration of President Marco Aurelio Soto.

  3. Hurricane Mitch (1998)

    Severe damage to Tocoa’s infrastructure and housing caused by the Category 5 storm.

  4. 2025 Municipal Election

    Roger Banegas (Liberal) elected mayor, ending two decades of Liberal Party Libre control.

Current public leadership

  • Roger Banegas

    Liberal mayor of Tocoa, assumed office on 25 January 2026 for the 2026‑2030 term.

People associated with this place

No person with a direct, sourced association to Tocoa has been verified yet.

Historical figures

  • Miguel de Salas

    Original encomendero of the settlement that later became Tocoa (1582).

  • Marco Aurelio Soto

    President of Honduras who elevated Tocoa to municipality status on 11 June 1882.

Local business and employers

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Newspapers and local media

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Museo de Historia de Tocoa

    Local history museum showcasing artifacts and exhibits about Tocoa’s cultural heritage.

  • Parque Nacional Pico Bonito

    Protected area near Tocoa offering hiking, wildlife observation, and ecotourism opportunities.

  • Capiro & Calentura National Park

    National park close to Tocoa with trails, waterfalls, and diverse flora and fauna.

  • Río Tocoa

    River that runs through the municipality; subject of flood‑inundation studies.

  • Central Market of Tocoa

    Major commercial hub in the city, noted for its diverse shopping offerings.

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01 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Tocoa

Geographic Context of Tocoa’s Arts

Tocoa is a city in the Colón Department of Honduras. It is situated at latitude 15.68333 N and longitude 86 W.

The city shares its name with Río Tocoa, a river that runs in Honduras, indicating a geographic link that often appears in local place‑based titles and themes.

Spanish (es‑HN) is the official language, while Cabécar and Miskito are also spoken, providing a multilingual backdrop for oral storytelling, music, and dance that are integral to the region’s cultural fabric.

With a population of 111,972, Tocoa supports a sizable community of artisans and performers whose work reflects the linguistic and geographic diversity of the area.

For further reference, see the Tocoa entry on Wikipedia or the GeoNames record for Tocoa.

02 · Overview

Tocoa, in brief

Geographic Overview of Tocoa

Tocoa is a city located in the country of Honduras. Geographically, it serves as an urban center positioned within the Colón Department.

The settlement is situated at the coordinates 15.68333 latitude and -86 longitude. As a municipal area within its regional division, the territory encompasses a population of 111972 residents. The local time is aligned with the America/Tegucigalpa timezone.

The broader geographical context of the name also extends to hydrological features and international locations. Specifically, the designation applies to the Río Tocoa situated within Honduras, as well as Toccoa, Georgia, located in the United States. Within its primary Honduran setting, the community operates under the national currency denoted by the code HNL and shares administrative space where multiple languages, including es-HN, cab, and miq, are contextually relevant.

For further geographical reference documentation, details are cataloged through resources such as the GeoNames record for Tocoa and general geographic entries like Tocoa.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Tocoa

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01 · Q&A

Where is Tocoa located and what are its coordinates?

Tocoa is situated in Honduras at geographic coordinates 15.6833, -86.0000, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Tocoa?

Tocoa has a recorded population of approximately 111,972 and observes the America/Tegucigalpa time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Tocoa?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Tocoa include ES-HN, CAB, MIQ, with HNL used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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