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Bonanza, Nicaragua

North Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua

Bonanza is a small city in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 6,315. Elevation: 620 ft (189 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

6,315 Population 8/sq mi density
620 ft Elevation 189 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
106.2 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Bonanza

Bonanza

Bonanza is an American Western television series that ran on NBC from September 12, 1959, to January 16, 1973. Lasting 14 seasons and 431 episodes, Bonanza is NBC's longest-running Western, the second-longest-running Western series on American network television, and one of the longest-running, live-action American series. The show continues to air in syndication. The show is set in the 1860s and centers on the wealthy Cartwright family, who live in the vicinity of Virginia City, Nevada, bordering Lake Tahoe. The series initially starred Lorne Greene, Pernell Roberts, Dan Blocker and Michael Landon and later featured Guy Williams, David Canary, Mitch Vogel and Tim Matheson. The show is known for presenting pressing moral dilemmas.

People

Population6,315
Density8/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain106.2 in/yr
Sunny Days156/yr
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Population6,315
Population Density8 / sq mi
Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Coordinates14.0289°, -84.5910°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceNorth Caribbean Coast
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation106.2 inches (2,698 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Bonanza

Bonanza is a small city in Nicaragua (North Caribbean Coast) with a population of 6,315. The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet (189 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 106.2 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Bonanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 106.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 620 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.0°F
43% above Nicaragua avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days156 days/yr

Geography

Elevation620 ft (189 m)
Area786.7 sq mi (2,037.4 km²)
Population Density8/sq mi
Coordinates14.0289°N, 84.5910°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 106.2"
180% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.05"
Driest Month (Mar) 2.68"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

6 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M4.9. Most recent: M4.9 on Jul 8, 2009.

Jul 8, 2009 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.9 14 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 120 km
Apr 30, 1997 50 km NNW of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.5 123 km
May 22, 1990 35 km E of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.3 86 km
Apr 22, 2004 20 km NE of Murra, Nicaragua M4.2 139 km
Sep 3, 2002 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.2 27 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 192 km
2020 Eta Category 4 40 km
2020 Iota Category 4 38 km
2010 Paula Category 1 276 km
2010 Richard Category 1 282 km
2009 Ida Category 1 165 km
2007 Felix Category 5 37 km
2005 Beta Category 3 161 km
1998 Mitch Category 5 235 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 197 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 230 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in
February 76°F (24°C) 3.2 in
March 78°F (25°C) 2.7 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 3.8 in
May 80°F (26°C) 8.4 in Warmest
June 78°F (25°C) 14.7 in
July 78°F (26°C) 17.1 in Wettest
August 77°F (25°C) 13.5 in
September 77°F (25°C) 11.7 in
October 77°F (25°C) 10.9 in
November 76°F (24°C) 7.6 in
December 75°F (24°C) 6.5 in Coldest

Bonanza has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 106.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.1") and March the driest (2.7").

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Schools in Bonanza

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Morava
Escuela Santa Teresita
Escuela Rafaela Herrera
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Libraries in Bonanza

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Restaurants in Bonanza

3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Hotel ByB
Restaurante La Pista
Restaurante Pinar del Río

Cafes in Bonanza

1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor y Panadería La Gata

Gas Stations in Bonanza

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NI #4285675122

Stadiums & Teams in Bonanza

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Bonanza

6 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alamicamba AirportSmall Airport
Rosita AirportRFSSmall Airport
Rus Rus I AirportSmall Airport
San Pedro AirportBZASmall Airport
SiunaSIUSmall Airport
Waspam AirportWSPSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Bonanza

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica Santa Teresita

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Waterfalls
5
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
189 m (620 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 Bonanza

What is the population of Bonanza?

Bonanza has a population of 6,315 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 8 people per square mile, spread across 786.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Bonanza?

Bonanza has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 156 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 106.2 inches.

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