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Estero Hondo, Dominican Republic

Puerto Plata · Dominican Republic

Estero Hondo is a small town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic with a population of 1,649. Elevation: 43 ft (13 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

1,649 Population 23/sq mi density
43 ft Elevation 13 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
39.8 in Annual Rain
America / Santo Domingo Timezone

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About Estero Hondo

Estero Hondo is a town in Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic with six localities. It is known for its coral sand beaches and clear waters, such as Playa Puerto Coral, El Pato, El Buren, La Ensenada, and Punta Rucia. It features the Estero Hondo Manatee Sanctuary National Park.

People

Population1,649
Density23/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain39.8 in/yr
Sunny Days264/yr
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Population1,649
Population Density23 / sq mi
Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Coordinates19.8271°, -71.1741°
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo
Country🇩🇴 Dominican Republic
State / ProvincePuerto Plata
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation39.8 inches (1,011 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Estero Hondo

Estero Hondo is a small town in Dominican Republic (Puerto Plata) with a population of 1,649. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet (13 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 39.8 inches. The timezone is America/Santo_Domingo.

Estero Hondo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 264 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 39.8 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 43 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average78.8°F
46% above Dominican Republic avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days264 days/yr

Geography

Elevation43 ft (13 m)
Area72.4 sq mi (187.4 km²)
Population Density23/sq mi
Coordinates19.8271°N, 71.1741°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santo_Domingo

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 39.8"
5% above Dominican Republic avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 5.31"
Driest Month (Jul) 1.77"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

186 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.4. Most recent: M3.8 on Aug 7, 2025.

Sep 22, 2003 2 km SE of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M6.4 53 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km ESE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M5.8 91 km
Jul 12, 1994 3 km N of Guananico, Dominican Republic M5.6 27 km
Sep 22, 2003 17 km N of Sosúa, Dominican Republic M5.6 71 km
Aug 10, 1998 11 km NNW of San José de Ocoa, Dominican Republic M5.2 147 km
Jan 23, 2012 11 km S of Río San Juan, Dominican Republic M5.1 119 km
Apr 24, 1996 4 km N of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.1 138 km
Jan 18, 1995 5 km NNW of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 136 km
Jun 8, 2007 1 km S of Piedra Blanca, Dominican Republic M5.0 143 km
Jul 15, 2013 7 km E of San Francisco de Macorís, Dominican Republic M4.9 120 km
Oct 28, 2003 2 km SW of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.9 49 km
Oct 31, 1995 17 km ENE of Cabrera, Dominican Republic M4.8 150 km
May 18, 2023 Dominican Republic region M4.8 40 km
Sep 22, 2003 Dominican Republic region M4.8 55 km
Jun 27, 2002 14 km NNW of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 35 km
Sep 4, 2009 14 km NNE of Villa Vásquez, Dominican Republic M4.8 25 km
Oct 16, 2003 3 km S of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.8 51 km
Sep 22, 2003 5 km E of Guananico, Dominican Republic M4.8 33 km
Mar 26, 1991 10 km NNE of Cabarete, Dominican Republic M4.8 85 km
Sep 22, 2003 15 km N of Puerto Plata, Dominican Republic M4.7 51 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2024 Oscar Category 1 185 km
2022 Fiona Category 3 110 km
2020 Isaias Category 1 9 km
2017 Irma Category 5 120 km
2017 Maria Category 3 159 km
2011 Irene Category 3 80 km
2010 Tomas Category 1 254 km
2008 Ike Category 4 143 km
2008 Hanna Category 1 236 km
2008 Gustav Category 1 257 km
2004 Frances Category 4 234 km
2004 Jeanne Category 1 255 km
1998 Georges Category 3 106 km
1996 Hortense Category 3 162 km
1996 Bertha Category 3 248 km
1987 Emily Category 3 98 km
1985 Kate Category 1 188 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1842 CAP-HAITIAN Earthquake 5.0 m 5,300 108 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 2.7 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.3 in
March 77°F (25°C) 2.6 in
April 78°F (26°C) 3.6 in
May 80°F (27°C) 4.8 in
June 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
July 82°F (28°C) 1.8 in Driest
August 82°F (28°C) 2.2 in Warmest
September 82°F (28°C) 3.2 in
October 81°F (27°C) 4.1 in
November 78°F (25°C) 5.3 in Wettest
December 75°F (24°C) 4.1 in

Estero Hondo has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 75°F in January to 82°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 39.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (5.3") and July the driest (1.8").

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Radio Stations near Estero Hondo

7 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Salsa 92.7 FM AAC
Tropical 100 Mix bachata, latin MP3
Disco 89 88.9 FM baladas en español, music MP3 128 kbps
Trespatines Radio MP3 64 kbps
Monumental 100.3 FM dominican republic, republica dominicana MP3 128 kbps
WXM ONE RADIO AAC+ 128 kbps
WXM ON RADIO AAC+ 128 kbps

Museums in Estero Hondo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueológico La Isabela

Libraries in Estero Hondo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Bibloteca Don Eduardo Peña0.0

Hotels in Estero Hondo

4 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Casa Amelia
Hotel Sand Bay Oceanfront
Punta Rucia
Punta Rucia Lodge

Gas Stations in Estero Hondo

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

DO #13672165591
Eco Petróleo Estero Hondo

Stadiums & Teams in Estero Hondo

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Airports Near Estero Hondo

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Cibao International AirportSTILarge Airport
Gregorio Luperon International AirportPOPMedium Airport
Dajabon AirportSmall Airport
Monte Cristi AirportSmall Airport
Ouanaminthe AirportSmall Airport
Peñuela / Esperanza FieldSmall Airport
Phaeton AirportSmall Airport
Piloto AirportSmall Airport
Walterio AirportSmall Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santo_Domingo
Elevation
13 m (43 ft)

🇩🇴 About Dominican Republic

Capital Santo Domingo
Population 10,627,165
Area 48,730 km²
GDP (USD) $120,456,239,154
GDP per capita $10,630
HDI 0.766
Life expectancy 73.7 years
Internet users 84.6%
Urban population 72.4%
Currency DOP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +1
TLD .do
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Dominican Republic

13 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Día de Año Nuevo
Jan 6 Day of Kings Día de Reyes
Jan 21 Our Lady of Altagracia Día de Nuestra Señora de la Altagracia
Jan 26 Duarte's Birthday Día del Natalicio de Juan Pablo Duarte
Feb 27 Independence Day Día de la Independencia de la República Dominicana
Apr 3 Good Friday Good Friday
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajador
May 28 Mother's Day Día de las Madres
Jun 4 Corpus Christi Corpus Christi
Aug 16 Restoration Day Día de la Restauración Dominicana
Sep 24 Our Lady of Mercy Nuestra Senora de las Mercedes
Nov 6 Constitution Day Día de la Constitución
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad

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Frequently Asked Questions About Estero Hondo

What is the population of Estero Hondo?

Estero Hondo has a population of 1,649 residents and is located in Dominican Republic. The population density is 23 people per square mile, spread across 72.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Estero Hondo?

Estero Hondo 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 82°F in July. The area receives 264 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 39.8 inches.

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