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Camoapa, Nicaragua

Boaco Department · Nicaragua

Camoapa is a small city in Boaco Department, Nicaragua with a population of 16,653. Elevation: 1,739 ft (530 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).

16,653 Population 17/sq mi density
1,739 ft Elevation 530 meters
75°F Avg Temperature 24°C
65.9 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Camoapa

Camoapa is a city and a municipality in the Boaco department of Nicaragua.

People

Population16,653
Density17/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp75°F (24°C)
Rain65.9 in/yr
Sunny Days216/yr
Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Population16,653
Population Density17 / sq mi
Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Coordinates12.3838°, -85.5128°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceBoaco Department
Average Temperature75°F (24°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Annual Precipitation65.9 inches (1,675 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Camoapa

Camoapa is a small city in Nicaragua (Boaco Department) with a population of 16,653. The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet (530 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Climate in Camoapa

Camoapa has an average annual temperature of 25.5°C (78°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.7°C), the coldest is Dec (23.4°C). Average annual precipitation is 1665 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 24°C / 75°F 17.2° / 32.1° 2.4
Feb 25.5°C / 78°F 17.3° / 34.7° 2.7
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 19° / 36.6° 5.1
Apr 28.7°C / 84°F 20.6° / 37.7° 20.0
May 27.6°C / 82°F 21.1° / 36.8° 192.2
Jun 25.4°C / 78°F 20.7° / 32.1° 261.1
Jul 25.1°C / 77°F 20.5° / 31.1° 142.2
Aug 25.2°C / 77°F 20.5° / 31.4° 203.8
Sep 25°C / 77°F 20.2° / 30.9° 313.0
Oct 24.5°C / 76°F 19.9° / 29.7° 273.6
Nov 23.9°C / 75°F 18.8° / 29.1° 231.8
Dec 23.4°C / 74°F 16.9° / 29.4° 16.9
Camoapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 75°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 216 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.9 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,739 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 75°F Jul (24°C)
Annual Average75.3°F
39% above Nicaragua avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average75°F (24°C)
Sunny Days216 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,739 ft (530 m)
Area958.8 sq mi (2,483.2 km²)
Population Density17/sq mi
Coordinates12.3838°N, 85.5128°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.9"
74% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.75"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

502 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 2, 2025.

Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 137 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 147 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 92 km
Jul 2, 2005 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.6 146 km
Aug 3, 2005 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M6.3 126 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 94 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 132 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 98 km
Jul 2, 2005 34 km W of Tola, Nicaragua M5.8 135 km
Mar 15, 2005 21 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M5.8 141 km
Sep 28, 1996 12 km SSE of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.7 130 km
Feb 25, 2010 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.7 150 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 123 km
Mar 7, 2005 7 km S of Tola, Nicaragua M5.6 122 km
Sep 18, 1996 18 km SE of Altagracia, Nicaragua M5.6 106 km
Nov 6, 1997 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.6 83 km
Oct 1, 2004 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 118 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 60 km
Jun 29, 1994 29 km W of Tola, Nicaragua M5.6 127 km
Mar 28, 2014 15 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.6 140 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 89 km
2020 Eta Category 4 205 km
2020 Iota Category 4 150 km
2016 Otto Category 3 178 km
2009 Ida Category 1 215 km
2007 Felix Category 5 234 km
2005 Beta Category 3 192 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 143 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 70 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (25 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 25 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 72 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 79 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 80 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 84 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 92 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 93 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 95 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 112 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 128 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 130 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 130 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 136 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 146 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 156 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 2.1 in Coldest
February 74°F (23°C) 1.0 in
March 76°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 78°F (25°C) 1.3 in
May 78°F (26°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 76°F (25°C) 10.8 in Wettest
July 75°F (24°C) 9.5 in
August 75°F (24°C) 8.8 in
September 76°F (24°C) 10.0 in
October 75°F (24°C) 9.3 in
November 74°F (23°C) 4.2 in
December 73°F (23°C) 2.4 in

Camoapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.8").

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Schools in Camoapa

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Juan Maria Duarte
Colegio San Francisco de Asìs
Agustina Miranda de Quezada
Instituto Nacional de Camoapa
Escuela Francisco Picado, Mombacho
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Radio Stations near Camoapa

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Libraries in Camoapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0

Restaurants in Camoapa

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Andrew's Bar & Grill
El Cevichito del Sur
Güirilas Boaco Viejo (Restaurante, Comidería)
Güirilas Ríos
La Casa de la Paella y el Asado
Pizza Marenco

Bus Stations in Camoapa

1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Terminal de Buses

Gas Stations in Camoapa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

UNO

Banks in Camoapa

2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

ATM Bancentro
Bancentro Lafise

Gyms in Camoapa

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym Galaxy Fitness

Airports Near Camoapa

13 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge Airport
Aeroservicios ALA AirportSmall Airport
Altamira AirportSmall Airport
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
El Coyol AirportSmall Airport
Hato Grande AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cicaya AirportSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Malacataya AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Camoapa

5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Antorchita Cristiana
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal
La Iglesia de Dios de la Profecía
Medalla Milagrosa
San Francisco de Asís

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
536 m (1,759 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 Camoapa

What is the population of Camoapa?

Camoapa has a population of 16,653 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 958.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Camoapa?

Camoapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.9 inches.

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