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Chinandega, Nicaragua
Chinandega Department · Nicaragua
Chinandega is a large city in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 126,387. Elevation: 226 ft (69 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Chinandega
Chinandega is a city and the departmental seat of Chinandega department in Nicaragua. It is also the administrative centre of the surrounding municipality of the same name. It is Nicaragua's 2nd most important city (economy) and 6th largest city, with a population of 115,067, and a total of 137,539 in the municipality. It is located about 134 kilometres (83 mi) northwest of Managua and about 72 kilometres (45 mi) southwest of El Guasaule, on the border with Honduras. Chinandega is situated about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Pacific Ocean.
People
Climate
| Population | 126,387 |
| Population Density | 329 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.6295°, -87.1313° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chinandega Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.9 inches (1,698 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Chinandega
Chinandega is a large city in Nicaragua (Chinandega Department) with a population of 126,387. The city sits at an elevation of 226 feet (69 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Chinandega
Chinandega has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.1°C), the coldest is Nov (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 226 ft (69 m) |
| Area | 384.1 sq mi (994.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 329/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.6295°N, 87.1313°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.9 m (32 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 9.9 m | 170 | 136 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 108 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 132 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 107 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Cristobal (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 16 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 32 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 42 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 49 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 50 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 62 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 68 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 90 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 96 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 105 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 127 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
Chinandega has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in Chinandega
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Nacional Miguel Angel Ortez y Guillen | College | — | — |
Schools in Chinandega
8 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Efraín Tijerino Mazariego | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Ana | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Marcos Dessys | — | — | — | — |
| Mántica Berio School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Hogar Paulo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazon de Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Parroquial Monseñor Andara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Isabel Lizano | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Chinandega
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Chinandega
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Archivo Rubén Darío | ||||
| Museo Chorotega Nicarao Enrique Mantica | ||||
| Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián | ||||
| Museum Adiact |
Libraries in Chinandega
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municiap José Montealegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Biblia | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad Derecho UNAN León | 0.0 | |||||
| Mariano Fiallos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Chinandega
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Central de Chinandega | |||||
| Mercado Central de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercosur (Mercado de Candelaria) |
Restaurants in Chinandega
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Chinandega
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Chinandega
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Chinandega
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Chinandega
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Chinandega
3 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Chinandega
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Chinandega
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Chinandega
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Chinandega
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Chinandega
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Chinandega
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Chinandega
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Chinandega
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo de Nicaragua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Chinandega
19 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Apostolica de la fe en Cristo Jesus | |
| Iglesia de Santa Ana | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Hermanos en Cristo | |
| Iglesia Mormón | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal | |
| Iglesia San Agustín | |
| Iglesia Santisimo Redentor | |
| Iglesia Vision de la Alto | |
| JW.ORG | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Ministerio Cristiano el Shaddai | |
| Ministerio de Adoración | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señor de Guadalupe | |
| Petra Iglesia Bíblica | |
| Primera Iglesia Bautista Mi Redentor | |
| Testigos de Jehová | |
| Testigos de Jehová | |
| Testigos de Jehová | |
| Testigos de Jehová |
Quick Facts
Around Chinandega
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Chinandega
11 places within 15 km
- • Ferretería Aladino
- • Cerro Monte Rosa
- • Cerro San Juan
- • Loma Acastepe
- • Loma Auxiliadora
- • Loma Caparra
- + 4 more
- • CT:08 CD0002
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
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What is the population of Chinandega?
Chinandega has a population of 126,387 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 329 people per square mile, spread across 384.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Chinandega?
Chinandega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.9 inches.