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Puerto Cortez, Honduras
Cortés Department · Honduras
Puerto Cortez is a mid-size city in Cortés Department, Honduras with a population of 48,013. Elevation: 33 ft (10 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Puerto Cortez
Puerto Cortés, originally known as Puerto de Caballos, is a port city and municipality on the north Caribbean coast of Honduras, right on the Laguna de Alvarado, north of San Pedro Sula and east of Omoa, with a natural bay. The present city was founded in the early colonial period. It grew rapidly in the twentieth century, thanks to the then railroad, and banana production. In terms of volume of traffic the seaport is the largest in Central America and the 36th largest in the world. The city of Puerto Cortés has a population of 73,150.
People
Climate
| Population | 48,013 |
| Population Density | 55 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Coordinates | 15.8256°, -87.9297° |
| 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 Puerto Cortez
Puerto Cortez is a mid-size city in Honduras (Cortés Department) with a population of 48,013. The city sits at an elevation of 33 feet (10 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.
Climate in Puerto Cortez
Puerto Cortez has an average annual temperature of 27.1°C (81°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.3°C), the coldest is Jan (25.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2199 mm.
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 | 33 ft (10 m) |
| Area | 877.0 sq mi (2,271.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 55/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 15.8256°N, 87.9297°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 | — | 21 km |
| 1976 | GUATEMALA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | 23,000 | 137 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Yojoa, Lake (94 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Yojoa, Lake | Volcanic field | 1,090 m (3,576 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Utila Island | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 74 m (243 ft) | Unknown | 117 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 |
Puerto Cortez 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 Puerto Cortez
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 Puerto Cortez
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo San Fernando de Omoa |
Hotels in Puerto Cortez
3 hotels within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Puerto Cortez
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Cortez
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Cortez
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Cortez
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Ramón Villeda Morales International Airport | SAP | Large Airport |
| Placencia Airport | PLJ | Medium Airport |
| Puerto Barrios Airport | PBR | Medium Airport |
| Tela Airport | TEA | Medium Airport |
| Big Creek Airport | BGK | Small Airport |
| Chumbagua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Independence Airport | INB | 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 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Cortez
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Palabra de Vida |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Honduras
11 public holidays this year
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What is the population of Puerto Cortez?
Puerto Cortez has a population of 48,013 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 55 people per square mile, spread across 877.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Cortez?
Puerto Cortez 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.