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Santa Rosa de Aguán, Honduras

Colón Department · Honduras

Santa Rosa de Aguán is a small town in Colón Department, Honduras with a population of 1,304. Elevation: 10 ft (3 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,304 Population 2/sq mi density
10 ft Elevation 3 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
70.3 in Annual Rain
America / Tegucigalpa Timezone

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About Santa Rosa de Aguán

Santa Rosa de Aguán is a municipality in the Honduran department of Colón.

People

Population1,304
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain70.3 in/yr
Sunny Days208/yr
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Population1,304
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Coordinates15.9500°, -85.7167°
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa
Country🇭🇳 Honduras
State / ProvinceColón Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Annual Precipitation70.3 inches (1,785 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Santa Rosa de Aguán

Santa Rosa de Aguán is a small town in Honduras (Colón Department) with a population of 1,304. The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet (3 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 70.3 inches. The timezone is America/Tegucigalpa.

Santa Rosa de Aguán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 83°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 208 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 70.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 10 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 83°F Jul (29°C)
Annual Average81.5°F
51% above Honduras avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average83°F (29°C)
Sunny Days208 days/yr

Geography

Elevation10 ft (3 m)
Area634.1 sq mi (1,642.4 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates15.9500°N, 85.7167°W
TimezoneAmerica/Tegucigalpa

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 70.3"
85% above Honduras avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Nov) 10.79"
Driest Month (Apr) 2.20"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

138 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 M7.3 102 km
Apr 16, 2020 59 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M6.1 112 km
Apr 7, 2011 109 km NE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.8 146 km
Oct 5, 1996 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.6 101 km
Dec 17, 1998 56 km N of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.6 112 km
Feb 8, 2023 north of Honduras M5.5 94 km
Apr 15, 1997 32 km WNW of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.5 133 km
Jun 8, 1994 37 km N of Guanaja, Honduras M5.5 95 km
Jul 27, 1990 26 km NNE of Río Esteban, Honduras M5.4 56 km
Jun 8, 2009 8 km ENE of El Porvenir, Honduras M5.4 124 km
Jan 29, 1991 61 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.4 109 km
Sep 29, 2016 40 km NE of Cusuna, Honduras M5.3 81 km
Jul 26, 2011 49 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 103 km
Feb 21, 2010 67 km NNE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.1 115 km
Apr 28, 2019 42 km NNW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.1 101 km
Jun 2, 2009 4 km SE of El Juncal, Honduras M5.1 95 km
Jun 15, 2009 50 km W of Sandy Bay, Honduras M5.1 147 km
Apr 7, 2011 112 km NE of Savannah Bight, Honduras M5.0 150 km
Feb 2, 2016 57 km NW of Guanaja, Honduras M5.0 115 km
Jun 30, 2009 4 km SW of Armenia, Honduras M5.0 92 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 1 134 km
2020 Eta Category 4 283 km
2020 Iota Category 4 256 km
2020 Nana Category 1 218 km
2016 Earl Category 1 111 km
2012 Ernesto Category 1 249 km
2011 Rina Category 3 189 km
2010 Paula Category 2 151 km
2010 Richard Category 2 82 km
2007 Dean Category 5 259 km
2007 Felix Category 5 193 km
2005 Wilma Category 5 262 km
2001 Iris Category 4 99 km
2001 Michelle Category 2 274 km
2000 Keith Category 4 229 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 6 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 7 102 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Utila Island (126 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Utila Island Pyroclastic cone(s) 74 m (243 ft) Unknown 126 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 5.4 in Coldest
February 78°F (26°C) 4.5 in
March 81°F (27°C) 2.5 in
April 83°F (28°C) 2.2 in Driest
May 85°F (29°C) 2.7 in Warmest
June 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
July 83°F (29°C) 6.7 in
August 84°F (29°C) 5.6 in
September 83°F (29°C) 6.4 in
October 82°F (28°C) 9.3 in
November 80°F (26°C) 10.8 in Wettest
December 78°F (25°C) 8.6 in

Santa Rosa de Aguán has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 77°F in January to 85°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 70.3 inches, with November being the wettest month (10.8") and April the driest (2.2").

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Museums in Santa Rosa de Aguán

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo y Piscinas Naturales Riveras del Pedregal

Stadiums & Teams in Santa Rosa de Aguán

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Santa Rosa de Aguán

16 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
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

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 Santa Rosa de Aguán

What is the population of Santa Rosa de Aguán?

Santa Rosa de Aguán has a population of 1,304 residents and is located in Honduras. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 634.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Santa Rosa de Aguán?

Santa Rosa de Aguán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 208 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 70.3 inches.

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