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Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua

South Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua

Bocana de Paiwas is a small city in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 7,872. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

7,872 Population 9/sq mi density
479 ft Elevation 146 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
83.4 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Bocana de Paiwas

Paiwas is a municipality in the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. The administrative center is the town of Bocana de Paiwas.

People

Population7,872
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain83.4 in/yr
Sunny Days188/yr
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Population7,872
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Coordinates12.7857°, -85.1227°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceSouth Caribbean Coast
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation83.4 inches (2,119 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bocana de Paiwas

Bocana de Paiwas is a small city in Nicaragua (South Caribbean Coast) with a population of 7,872. The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet (146 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Bocana de Paiwas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 74°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 188 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 83.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 479 feet.

Temperature

74°F Jan (23°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average76.5°F
42% above Nicaragua avg
January Average74°F (23°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days188 days/yr

Geography

Elevation479 ft (146 m)
Area882.7 sq mi (2,286.2 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates12.7857°N, 85.1227°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.4"
120% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 14.29"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.18"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

103 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.1 on Feb 9, 2025.

Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 143 km
Nov 6, 1997 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.6 142 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 121 km
Nov 8, 1990 19 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua M5.5 140 km
Jun 22, 1990 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 122 km
Jul 6, 2000 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 137 km
Jul 8, 2000 1 km SW of Niquinohomo, Nicaragua M5.2 146 km
Apr 14, 2014 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua M5.2 144 km
Jan 23, 1991 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua M5.1 125 km
Jul 6, 2000 4 km ENE of Diriomo, Nicaragua M5.1 139 km
Apr 6, 2023 14 km NW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.1 146 km
Nov 12, 1998 3 km ENE of Masaya, Nicaragua M4.9 135 km
Nov 20, 2000 23 km NNE of Belén, Nicaragua M4.9 143 km
Sep 27, 2016 10 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua M4.9 147 km
Jul 8, 2009 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.9 139 km
May 1, 2014 2 km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M4.8 128 km
Dec 21, 1995 2 km ENE of Nindirí, Nicaragua M4.8 137 km
Sep 26, 1996 2 km ENE of Managua, Nicaragua M4.7 140 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 108 km
Apr 10, 2014 18 km SSW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M4.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 71 km
2020 Eta Category 4 144 km
2020 Iota Category 4 102 km
2016 Otto Category 3 211 km
2009 Ida Category 1 166 km
2007 Felix Category 5 181 km
2005 Beta Category 3 143 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 114 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 88 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (85 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 85 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 134 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 140 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 141 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 144 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 145 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 146 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 149 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 150 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 159 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 173 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 174 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 179 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 187 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in Coldest
February 75°F (24°C) 2.2 in
March 77°F (25°C) 1.2 in Driest
April 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in
May 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 12.3 in
July 77°F (25°C) 14.3 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 10.8 in
September 77°F (25°C) 10.0 in
October 77°F (25°C) 9.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 5.7 in
December 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in

Bocana de Paiwas has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 74°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 83.4 inches, with July being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (1.2").

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Radio Stations near Bocana de Paiwas

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rock FM 105.5 classic rock, death metal MP3 256 kbps

Farmers Markets in Bocana de Paiwas

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de Quesos

Airports Near Bocana de Paiwas

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Altamira AirportSmall Airport
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Malacataya AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bocana de Paiwas

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Samaria

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Waterfalls
2
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
181 m (594 ft)

🇳🇮 About Nicaragua

Capital Managua
Population 6,465,513
Area 129,494 km²
GDP (USD) $17,805,842,284
GDP per capita $2,609
HDI 0.706
Life expectancy 75.0 years
Internet users 58.2%
Urban population 59.1%
Currency NIO (Cordoba)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +505
TLD .ni
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nicaragua

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 1 Air Force Day Air Force Day
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Holy Thursday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 27 Army Day Army Day
Jul 19 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Sep 14 Battle of San Jacinto Battle of San Jacinto
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 12 Indigenous Resistance Day Indigenous Resistance Day
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Bocana de Paiwas

What is the population of Bocana de Paiwas?

Bocana de Paiwas has a population of 7,872 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 882.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bocana de Paiwas?

Bocana de Paiwas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 188 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 83.4 inches.

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