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Catarina, Nicaragua
Masaya Department · Nicaragua
Catarina is a small town in Masaya Department, Nicaragua with a population of 2,327. Elevation: 1,706 ft (520 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 2,327 |
| Population Density | 188 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.9120°, -86.0738° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Masaya Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5 inches (1,434 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Catarina
Catarina is a small town in Nicaragua (Masaya Department) with a population of 2,327. The city sits at an elevation of 1,706 feet (520 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Catarina
Catarina has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1261 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,706 ft (520 m) |
| Area | 12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 188/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9120°N, 86.0738°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Granada (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 13 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 15 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 34 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 35 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 47 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 64 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 76 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 93 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 95 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 114 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 134 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Catarina has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (0.2").
Schools in Catarina
5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Estación Biológica Escuela de Español y Hostal | — | — | — | — |
| Laguna de Apoyo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Bismark Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Rubén Darío | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pacayita | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Catarina
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Radio | Nicaragua | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Conexión Romántica | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Cristo Viene Masaya Nicaragua | — | AAC | |
| Fiesta Latina 89.1 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stereo Mundo 91.9 FM | christian, christian-gospel | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Monimbo Radio | — | MP3 |
Museums in Catarina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient footprints of Acahualinca | ||||
| Ancient footprints of Acahualinca | ||||
| Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus | ||||
| Centro de Historia Francisco Meza | ||||
| Centro de Historia Francisco Meza | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes Volcán Masaya | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Hall of Fame | ||||
| Hall of Fame | ||||
| Historical Train (Open Air) | ||||
| Mi Museo - Museo arqueológico de cerámica precolombina | ||||
| MI-25 | ||||
| MI-25 | ||||
| Museo Augusto C. Sandino | ||||
| Museo camilo ortega | ||||
| Museo de Héroes de Nandaime | ||||
| Museo del Folclor | ||||
| Museo Juan Pablo II | ||||
| Museo Juan Pablo II | ||||
| Museo Julio Buitrago | ||||
| Museo Julio Buitrago | ||||
| Museo Lolita Soriano. | ||||
| Museo Lolita Soriano. | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Nindiri | ||||
| Museo Nacudarí | ||||
| Old Railway Station | ||||
| Old Railway Station of Masaya | ||||
| Palacio Nacional de la Cultura | ||||
| Palacio Nacional de la Cultura | ||||
| Viva Sandino | ||||
| Viva Sandino | ||||
| Volcán Masaya Museum |
Libraries in Catarina
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Alemana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Braile | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Centro Cultural Batahola Norte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Esmán Marín | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Coronel Urtecho, UCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Julio Buitrago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pablo Antonio Cuadra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Copias YOKI | 0.0 | |||||
| Élvis Díaz Romero | 0.0 | |||||
| Industria López | 0.0 | |||||
| José Coronel Urtecho | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Aura | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Polisal | 0.0 | |||||
| Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Catarina
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo mercadito | |||||
| Calle Miel Nicaragua | |||||
| Calle Miel Nicaragua | |||||
| Carnicero | |||||
| Casa de las Artesanias | |||||
| El Chorizo | |||||
| El Zumen | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Galerón de Abarrotes | |||||
| Local market Ernesto Fernández | |||||
| Mercadito Bello Horizonte | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Mercado de Artesania | |||||
| Mercado De Artesania Masatepe | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya | |||||
| Mercado Israel Lewites | |||||
| Mercado Mayoreo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez | |||||
| Mercado Roberto Huembes | |||||
| Mercado San Judas | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Candelaria | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Candelaria | |||||
| Plaza de la cultura | |||||
| Ragar | |||||
| San Marcos Municipal Market | |||||
| Zona de Plástico |
Restaurants in Catarina
22 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Catarina
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Catarina
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cervecera |
Stadiums & Teams in Catarina
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Nacional de fútbol de Nicaragua | ||
| Estadio Nacional Soberanía |
Airports Near Catarina
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Catarina
83 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AA "El buen camino" | ||
| Audinic | ||
| Casa Nazareth | ||
| Centro de Columna y Ortopedia | ||
| Centro de Imagen y Diagnóstico Bethel Las Brisas. | ||
| centro de imágenes y diagnósticos neurocirugia | ||
| Centro de Salud Carlos Rugama | ||
| Centro de Salud Che Guevara | ||
| Centro diagnóstico por imágenes para la mujer (cim) | ||
| Centro Médico Pérez Ocón | ||
| Centro oft. Altmira | ||
| Centro Oftalmológico Dr Oscar Acevedo. (Dr Héctor Morales, Otorrinolaring.) | ||
| Centro Quirúrgico Apolonio Berrios | ||
| centro radiologico calderon Dr.Marlon Jiménez agirre | ||
| Centro Salud San Jacinto | ||
| Centro Visual Cristiano | ||
| Centro visual Cristiano | ||
| Cipro clínica de imagenes(dr. Salazar) | ||
| Clínica cardiologica del Valle | ||
| clínica DavinChi | ||
| Clínica de Alta Especialidad Da Vinci | ||
| Clínica de Asma y Alergia | ||
| Clínica de Cardioprotección del Dr Noel Lorío Juárez. | ||
| Clínica de la Audición | ||
| Clínica de Medicina General y Terapias Alternativas | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia Dr. Alejandro Saldaña | ||
| Clínica del Hígado | ||
| Clínica del Pie Bello Horizonte | ||
| Clínica del Pie Foot Life | ||
| Clínica del pie Wonderful Feet | ||
| Clínica Del Pie-Bello Horizonte | ||
| Clínica dental Dra. Laura Vargas. | ||
| Clínica dental san José | ||
| Clínica Don Bosco | ||
| Clínica Dr. Chester Medal | ||
| Clínica Dr. Christian Sánchez Castrillo (Neumólogo) | ||
| Clínica Dr. Salgado | ||
| Clinica Génesis | ||
| Clínica Las Américas | ||
| Clínica médica Pasteur | ||
| Clínica Médica Universal | ||
| Clínica Médica Vita | ||
| Clínica Munguía | ||
| Clínica Pediátrica Fontana | ||
| Clínica Plaza España | ||
| Clínica Salud del Pie | ||
| clínica Santa Fe (Dra. Guido) | ||
| Clínica Tiscapa | ||
| Clínica Vida Saludable | ||
| Clínica Villa del Sur | ||
| Consultorio Médico Siloe Dr. María Auxiliadora González | ||
| corpus cristhi | ||
| De Nefrologia | ||
| Dispromedical | ||
| Dr. Esteban Bendaña | ||
| Dr. Javier Cerpas | ||
| Dr. Lester Espinoza | ||
| Dr. Walter Díaz Neira (Neurólogo) | ||
| Dra. Deborah Elizabeth | ||
| Dra. Jackeline Lawey | ||
| DRA. Rosa Carolina | ||
| Enachem | ||
| Erendira Rizo | ||
| Esbell (Cirugía Plástica) | ||
| Especialidades Medica | ||
| Firenze | ||
| Genesis Pediatric Clinic | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico C.J. Finlay | ||
| Lic. Nubia Flores | ||
| Medlab | ||
| Oftalmolaser | ||
| Omnilife #Puente | ||
| Operación Sonrisa | ||
| Orthoclinic #Puente | ||
| Policlínica Lomas del Valle | ||
| Policlinica nicaragüense | ||
| Popolna | ||
| Puesto de Salud "La Primavera" | ||
| Puesto Médico Carlos Marx | ||
| Puesto Médico José Dolores Estrada | ||
| Puesto Médico Selim Shible | ||
| Richard' Clínica | ||
| Zmedical Clínica Especializada |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Catarina
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa Cural | |
| San Pedro |
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What is the population of Catarina?
Catarina has a population of 2,327 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 188 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Catarina?
Catarina 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 77°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.