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Acoyapa, Nicaragua
Chontales Department · Nicaragua
Acoyapa is a small city in Chontales Department, Nicaragua with a population of 10,563. Elevation: 331 ft (101 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Acoyapa
Acoyapa is a town and a municipality in the Chontales Department of Nicaragua. Its name comes from the word "Acoyaph" which means "place from above".
People
Climate
| Population | 10,563 |
| Population Density | 6 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.9703°, -85.1711° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chontales Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.4 inches (1,661 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Acoyapa
Acoyapa is a small city in Nicaragua (Chontales Department) with a population of 10,563. The city sits at an elevation of 331 feet (101 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Acoyapa
Acoyapa has an average annual temperature of 26.2°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.8°C), the coldest is Dec (24.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1942 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 217 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 331 ft (101 m) |
| Area | 1,743.8 sq mi (4,516.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 6/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9703°N, 85.1711°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 110 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Concepcion (69 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 69 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 88 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 126 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 128 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 131 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 136 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 157 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 175 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 175 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 1.8 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 9.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 8.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.6 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.3 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | Coldest |
Acoyapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 65.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (11.5") and March the driest (0.6").
Schools in Acoyapa
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Simon Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Acoyapa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock FM 105.5 | classic rock, death metal | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Acoyapa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea |
Libraries in Acoyapa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Profesor Alejandro Sequeira Hernández | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Acoyapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Mayales |
Restaurants in Acoyapa
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Acoyapa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Acoyapa
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Acoyapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Acoyapa
10 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Acoyapa
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia San Sebastian |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Acoyapa?
Acoyapa has a population of 10,563 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 6 people per square mile, spread across 1,743.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Acoyapa?
Acoyapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.4 inches.