Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua
South Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua
Bocana de Paiwas is a small town in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 1,022. Elevation: 479 ft (146 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026
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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
Climate
| Population | 1,022 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.7857°, -85.1227° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | South Caribbean Coast |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 83.4 inches (2,119 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Bocana de Paiwas
Bocana de Paiwas is a small town in Nicaragua (South Caribbean Coast) with a population of 1,022. 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 76.5°F |
| 42% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
Geography
| Elevation | 479 ft (146 m) |
| Area | 882.7 sq mi (2,286.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7857°N, 85.1227°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 |
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").
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
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de Quesos |
Airports Near Bocana de Paiwas
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Altamira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cumplida Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | - | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Bocana de Paiwas
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Samaria |
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Waterfalls Near Bocana de Paiwas
2 waterfalls from OpenStreetMap and USGS geographic data found near Bocana de Paiwas.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Salto El Humo | |
| Salto La Ventana |
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What is the population of Bocana de Paiwas?
Bocana de Paiwas has a population of 1,022 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 1 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. Annual rainfall totals 83.4 inches.
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