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Baracoa, Honduras
Cortés Department · Honduras
Baracoa is a small city in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 9,202. Elevation: 92 ft (28 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Baracoa
Baracoa, whose full original name is Nuestra Señora de la Asunción de Baracoa, is a municipality and city in Guantánamo Province near the eastern tip of Cuba. The area was visited by Admiral Christopher Columbus on November 27, 1492, and a settlement founded by the first governor of Cuba, the Spanish conquistador Diego Velázquez de Cuéllar on August 15, 1511. It is the oldest Spanish settlement in Cuba and was its first capital.
People
Climate
| Population | 9,202 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.7758°, -87.8526° |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
| Country | 🇭🇳 Honduras |
| State / Province | Cortés Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 80.1 inches (2,035 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Baracoa
Baracoa is a small city in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 9,202. The city sits at an elevation of 92 feet (28 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 80.1 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Honduras avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 191 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 92 ft (28 m) |
| Area | 877.0 sq mi (2,271.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7758°N, 87.8526°W |
| Timezone | America/Tegucigalpa |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1856 | BAY OF HONDURAS | Eruption + Earthquake | 5.0 m | — | 30 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 143 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (90 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 4.9 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 3.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.9 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 9.0 in |
Baracoa has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 80.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.7") and April the driest (1.9").
Radio Stations near Baracoa
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Ranchera (SV) | — | AAC 96 kbps | |
| Radio Activa Honduras | — | MP3 | |
| La Top 102.9 FM - San Pedro Sula, Honduras | 102.9 fm, américa | AAC+ 128 kbps |
Museums in Baracoa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo San Fernando de Omoa |
Gas Stations in Baracoa
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Baracoa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Baracoa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Puerto Barrios Airport | PBR | Medium Airport |
| Tela Airport | TEA | Medium Airport |
| Big Creek Airport | BGK | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La America Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yoro Airport | ORO | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Baracoa?
Baracoa has a population of 9,202 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 877.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Baracoa?
Baracoa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 191 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 80.1 inches.