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Río Esteban, Honduras

Colón Department · Honduras

Río Esteban is a small town in Colón Department, Honduras with a population of 1,208. Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

1,208 Population 3/sq mi density
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
53.8 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Río Esteban

Río Esteban

Río Esteban är en ort i Honduras. Den ligger i kommunen Balfate och departementet Departamento de Colón, i den centrala delen av landet, 220 km nordost om huvudstaden Tegucigalpa. Antalet invånare är 1 208.

People

Population1,208
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain53.8 in/yr
Sunny Days238/yr
Population1,208
Population Density3 / sq mi
Coordinates15.8333°, -86.3000°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceColón Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation53.8 inches (1,367 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Río Esteban

Río Esteban is a small town in Honduras (Colón Department) with a population of 1,208. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.8 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Río Esteban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 238 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 53.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average).

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average76.7°F
42% above Honduras avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days238 days/yr

Geography

Area402.2 sq mi (1,041.7 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates15.8333°N, 86.3000°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 53.8"
42% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 7.56"
Driest Month (Apr) 1.97"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

146 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 M7.3 100 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 141 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 136 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 110 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 115 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 90 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 103 km
Apr 10, 2013 8 km S of San Antonio, Honduras M5.4 98 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 61 km
Aug 2, 2022 38 km N of Tela, Honduras M5.4 132 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 27 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 145 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 145 km
Feb 16, 1999 3 km NNW of La Masica, Honduras M5.2 91 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 48 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 132 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 106 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 95 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 45 km
Jun 6, 2009 38 km NE of Baja Mar, Honduras M5.0 149 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Lisa Category 1 143 km
2020 Iota Category 4 265 km
2020 Nana Category 1 175 km
2016 Earl Category 1 143 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 288 km
2011 Rina Category 3 229 km
2010 Paula Category 2 208 km
2010 Richard Category 2 108 km
2007 Dean Category 5 287 km
2007 Felix Category 4 219 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 297 km
2001 Iris Category 4 112 km
2000 Keith Category 4 230 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 57 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 99 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (70 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 70 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in Coldest
February 73°F (23°C) 2.6 in
March 76°F (25°C) 2.3 in
April 79°F (26°C) 2.0 in Driest
May 80°F (27°C) 3.3 in Warmest
June 80°F (26°C) 4.9 in
July 78°F (26°C) 4.2 in
August 79°F (26°C) 4.6 in
September 79°F (26°C) 5.9 in
October 77°F (25°C) 6.9 in
November 75°F (24°C) 7.6 in Wettest
December 73°F (23°C) 5.8 in

Río Esteban has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 73°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 53.8 inches, with November being the wettest month (7.6") and April the driest (2.0").

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Radio Stations near Río Esteban

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Blue Wave Radio MP3 128 kbps

Museums in Río Esteban

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Fundación Cayos Cochinos

Gas Stations in Río Esteban

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Las Minas

Airports Near Río Esteban

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Juan Manuel Gálvez International AirportRTBLarge Airport
Golosón International AirportLCEMedium Airport
La Laguna AirportGJAMedium Airport
Trujillo AirportTJIMedium Airport
Agua Caliente AirportSmall Airport
Barbareta AirportSmall Airport
Bonito Oriental AirportSmall Airport
Coyoles AirportCYLSmall Airport
El Arrayán AirportOANSmall Airport
El Porvenir AirportSmall Airport
Fort Morgan Cay AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Regional Hamer AirportSmall Airport
Sinaloa AirportSmall Airport
Tocoa AirportTCFSmall Airport
Utila AirportUIISmall Airport

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 Río Esteban

What is the population of Río Esteban?

Río Esteban has a population of 1,208 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 402.2 square miles.

What is the weather like in Río Esteban?

Río Esteban has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 238 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.8 inches.

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