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Puerto Barrios, Guatemala
Izabal Department · Guatemala
Puerto Barrios is a large city in Izabal Department, Guatemala with a population of 100,593. Elevation: 20 ft (6 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios is a city in Guatemala, located within the Gulf of Honduras. The city is located on Bahia de Amatique. Puerto Barrios is the departmental seat of Izabal department and is the administrative seat of Puerto Barrios municipality.
People
Climate
| Population | 100,593 |
| Population Density | 111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.7272°, -88.5979° |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
| Country | 🇬🇹 Guatemala |
| State / Province | Izabal Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 103.2 inches (2,622 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios is a large city in Guatemala (Izabal Department) with a population of 100,593. The city sits at an elevation of 20 feet (6 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 103.2 inches. The timezone is America/Guatemala.
Climate in Puerto Barrios
Puerto Barrios has an average annual temperature of 24.9°C (77°F). The hottest month is May (27.2°C), the coldest is Dec (22.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2322 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Guatemala avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 154 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 20 ft (6 m) |
| Area | 909.3 sq mi (2,355.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.7272°N, 88.5979°W |
| Timezone | America/Guatemala |
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 | — | 71 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 70 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
7 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (106 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Chiquimula Volcanic Field | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 1,192 m (3,911 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
| Ipala | Stratovolcano | 1,650 m (5,413 ft) | Unknown | 172 km |
| Ixtepeque | Lava dome(s) | 1,292 m (4,239 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| San Diego | Volcanic field | 781 m (2,562 ft) | Unknown | 188 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Suchitan | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,042 m (6,699 ft) | Unknown | 195 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 7.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 3.4 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 3.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 5.7 in | Warmest |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 10.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 15.6 in | Wettest |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 12.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 10.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in |
Puerto Barrios has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 74°F in January to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 103.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.6") and March the driest (3.4").
Colleges & Universities in Puerto Barrios
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Universidad de San Carlos de Guatemala | University | — | — |
Schools in Puerto Barrios
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Adventista Bethania | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puerto Barrios
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Caribean FM 105.1 | entretenimiento, latino | AAC+ 96 kbps | |
| Radio Cultural TGN | christian-gospel, evangelical | MP3 96 kbps |
Museums in Puerto Barrios
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Garifunas Disecados |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Barrios
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal |
Hotels in Puerto Barrios
14 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Barrios
15 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puerto Barrios
3 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto Barrios
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Barrios
17 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Barrios
7 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Puerto Barrios
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Puerto Barrios
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Puerto Barrios Airport | PBR | Medium Airport |
| Bananera Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Estanzuela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Lima - Reginaldo Hammer Airport | LLH | Small Airport |
| Las Vegas Airport | LCF | Small Airport |
| Luz y Vida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Marcos Perez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Gorda Airport | PND | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Barrios
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Catedral de la Inmaculada Concepción | |
| Iglesia de Cristo Puerto Barrios | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Bautista | |
| Misión El Faro | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
Around Puerto Barrios
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Puerto Barrios
1 places within 15 km
- • Playa Publico
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Public Holidays in Guatemala
13 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puerto Barrios?
Puerto Barrios has a population of 100,593 residents and is located in Guatemala. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 909.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Barrios?
Puerto Barrios has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 154 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 103.2 inches.