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Bluefields, Nicaragua
South Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua
Bluefields is a mid-size city in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 44,373. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Bluefields
Bluefields is a city and municipality on the central Mosquito Coast, and capital of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua. Historically, it held far greater significance as the political and administrative capital of the Kingdom of Mosquitia, which maintained independence and later protectorate status under Great Britain during the 17th to 19th centuries. Following the kingdom's annexation in 1894, the city became the capital of the Zelaya Department.
People
Climate
| Population | 44,373 |
| Population Density | 9 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.0129°, -83.7645° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | South Caribbean Coast |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 127.7 inches (3,243 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bluefields
Bluefields is a mid-size city in Nicaragua (South Caribbean Coast) with a population of 44,373. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 127.7 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Bluefields
Bluefields has an average annual temperature of 27°C (81°F). The hottest month is May (27.8°C), the coldest is Jan (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 2903 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.6°F |
| 46% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 141 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 4,878.9 sq mi (12,636.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 9/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0129°N, 83.7645°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.8 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 9.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 16.3 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 23.0 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 18.1 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 11.1 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 9.0 in |
Bluefields has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 127.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (23.0") and March the driest (2.0").
Colleges & Universities in Bluefields
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefields Indian and Caribbean University | University | - | , |
| Divino Pastor | College | - | , |
| Instituto Politécnico Cristóbal Colón | University | - | , |
| Uraccan | University | - | , |
Schools in Bluefields
32 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Primaria Angelicano San Marcos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bethel | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela el Hogar | - | - | - | - |
| Nuestra Señora del Rosario | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | - | - | - | - |
| Carmelita | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto 30 de Octubre. | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monsenor Salvador Scheafer | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Rubén Darío | - | - | - | - |
| Secundaria Horatio Hodgson | - | - | - | - |
| Primaria Dinamarca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Especial Aarón Hodgson | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio San José | - | - | - | - |
| Moravian School | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Nuevo Amacer | - | - | - | - |
| Betesda | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Secundaria San Marcos | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela San Mateo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Monseñor Mateo | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Corazón de Padre | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Escolar Monte de los Olivos | - | - | - | - |
| Medicine School | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Normal 8 de Octubre | - | - | - | - |
| Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | - | - | - | - |
| La Viña | - | - | - | - |
| Adventist | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Cristiano Verbo. | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Politécnico Cristóbal Colón | - | - | - | - |
| Instituto Nacional Cristóbal Colón | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Nueva Visión | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Barbie Henríquez | - | - | - | - |
Museums in Bluefields
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cidca Bicu |
Farmers Markets in Bluefields
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bluefields Municipal Market |
Restaurants in Bluefields
33 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Bluefields
4 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Bluefields
5 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Bluefields
5 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Bluefields
3 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Bluefields
6 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Bluefields
2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Bluefields
3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Bluefields
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Bluefields
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefields Airport | BEF | Medium Airport |
| Corn Island Airport | RNI | Small Airport |
| Tierra Dorada Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bluefields
29 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 3era iglesia de Dios de la profecia | |
| Adventist | |
| Adventista | |
| Angelicana San Juan | |
| Asamblea Reino de Dios | |
| Central Moravian Church | |
| Cotton Tree Church | |
| Del Verbo | |
| Dios de la Profecía | |
| Dios de la Profecía | |
| EBEN-EZER | |
| Ejercito de Dios | |
| Galilea | |
| Hope Well Church | |
| Iglesia Catolica | |
| Iglesia Morava | |
| Iglesia Nueva Visión | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida de Nicaragua | |
| Juan Hus | |
| Kingdom Hall |
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What is the population of Bluefields?
Bluefields has a population of 44,373 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 4,878.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Bluefields?
Bluefields has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 141 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 127.7 inches.