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Balfate
City in Colón, Honduras
Overview
Balfate is a charming coastal town set on Honduras' northern shore in Colón, renowned for its pristine beaches and authentic Caribbean culture. The town exudes a laid-back atmosphere with a strong fishing community and welcoming locals, making it an ideal off-the-beaten-path destination.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Honduras
Department
Colón
Population
13,103
Time Zone
America/Tegucigalpa
Coordinates
15.76°, -86.29°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
40
Female Safety
35
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
50
Food Safety
45
Monthly Cost
$720
Local Cost
$350
Local Income
$220
Cashless
10
English
20
Temperature
26.2°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
24.4°C
Record High
34.2°C
Record Low
19.9°C
Humidity
81%
Precipitation
1988 mm
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
OAN
Distance
41 km
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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