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Bonito Oriental, Honduras

Colón Department · Honduras

Bonito Oriental is a small town in Colón Department, Honduras with a population of 3,732. Elevation: 105 ft (32 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).

3,732 Population 9/sq mi density
105 ft Elevation 32 meters
80°F Avg Temperature 27°C
59.4 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Bonito Oriental

Bonito Oriental is a town, with a population of 10,790, and a municipality in the Honduran department of Colón.

People

Population3,732
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp80°F (27°C)
Rain59.4 in/yr
Sunny Days228/yr
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Population3,732
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Coordinates15.7477°, -85.7356°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceColón Department
Average Temperature80°F (27°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation59.4 inches (1,508 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bonito Oriental

Bonito Oriental is a small town in Honduras (Colón Department) with a population of 3,732. The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet (32 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.4 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Bonito Oriental has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 228 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 59.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 105 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average80.1°F
48% above Honduras avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days228 days/yr

Geography

Elevation105 ft (32 m)
Area402.2 sq mi (1,041.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates15.7477°N, 85.7356°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 59.4"
56% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 8.11"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

129 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.3. Most recent: M4.6 on Jun 8, 2025.

May 28, 2009 46 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M7.3 121 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 135 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 135 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 122 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 142 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 115 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 117 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 121 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 132 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 63 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 91 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 150 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 81 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 126 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 137 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 121 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 134 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 78 km
Feb 11, 2010 12 km S of Jocón, Honduras M4.9 147 km
Sep 5, 2016 69 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M4.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

16 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 155 km
2020 Eta Category 4 266 km
2020 Iota Category 4 235 km
2020 Nana Category 1 228 km
2016 Earl Category 1 133 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 269 km
2011 Rina Category 3 209 km
2010 Paula Category 2 165 km
2010 Richard Category 2 101 km
2007 Dean Category 5 281 km
2007 Felix Category 5 175 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 284 km
2001 Iris Category 4 120 km
2001 Michelle Category 2 292 km
2000 Keith Category 4 250 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 17 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 4.0 m (13 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
2009 OFF COAST OF HONDURAS Earthquake 4.0 m 7 121 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (129 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 3.9 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 3.4 in
March 80°F (27°C) 2.3 in
April 82°F (28°C) 1.9 in Driest
May 84°F (29°C) 2.6 in Warmest
June 83°F (28°C) 5.7 in
July 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
August 82°F (28°C) 5.7 in
September 82°F (28°C) 6.1 in
October 80°F (27°C) 7.2 in
November 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in Wettest
December 76°F (25°C) 6.2 in

Bonito Oriental has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 76°F in January to 84°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.4 inches, with November being the wettest month (8.1") and April the driest (1.9").

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Museums in Bonito Oriental

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo y Piscinas Naturales Riveras del Pedregal

Banks in Bonito Oriental

1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Banco Atlantida

Stadiums & Teams in Bonito Oriental

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bonito Oriental

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
La Laguna AirportGJAMedium Airport
Trujillo AirportTJIMedium Airport
Barbareta AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Oriental AirportSmall Airport
Chiquerito AirportSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Fort Morgan Cay AirportSmall Airport
Iriona AirportIRNSmall Airport
Jicalapa AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Limon AirportLMHSmall Airport
Ocotales AirportSmall Airport
Regional Hamer AirportSmall Airport
Sangrelaya AirportSmall Airport
Sico AirportSmall Airport
Sinaloa AirportSmall Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bonito Oriental

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia de los Mártires

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Tegucigalpa

🇭🇳 About Honduras

Capital Tegucigalpa
Population 9,587,522
Area 112,090 km²
GDP (USD) $34,355,805,528
GDP per capita $3,227
HDI 0.645
Life expectancy 72.9 years
Internet users 58.3%
Urban population 58.3%
Currency HNL (Lempira)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +504
TLD .hn
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Honduras

11 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Apr 2 Maundy Thursday Holy Thursday
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Holy Saturday
Apr 14 America's Day America's Day
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 3 Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day Francisco Morazán's Day/Soldier's Day
Oct 12 Columbus Day Columbus Day
Oct 21 Army Day Army Day
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bonito Oriental

What is the population of Bonito Oriental?

Bonito Oriental has a population of 3,732 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 402.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bonito Oriental?

Bonito Oriental has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.4 inches.

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