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Ciudad Darío, Nicaragua
Matagalpa Department · Nicaragua
Ciudad Darío is a small city in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua with a population of 13,318. Elevation: 1,496 ft (456 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
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About Ciudad Darío
Ciudad Darío is a town and a municipality in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua. It is the birthplace of poet Rubén Darío and the legendary guerilla leader Edén Pastora.
People
Climate
| Population | 13,318 |
| Population Density | 38 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.7314°, -86.1240° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Matagalpa Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 47.6 inches (1,208 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Ciudad Darío
Ciudad Darío is a small city in Nicaragua (Matagalpa Department) with a population of 13,318. The city sits at an elevation of 1,496 feet (456 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 47.6 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Ciudad Darío
Ciudad Darío has an average annual temperature of 27.2°C (81°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.5°C), the coldest is Dec (25.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1634 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.7°F |
| 40% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 250 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,496 ft (456 m) |
| Area | 352.6 sq mi (913.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 38/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7314°N, 86.1240°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Momotombo (57 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 57 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 59 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 64 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 67 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 68 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 71 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 79 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 83 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 96 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 116 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 144 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 9.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 2.4 in | |
| December | 74°F (23°C) | 0.8 in |
Ciudad Darío has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 47.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.0") and February the driest (0.4").
Schools in Ciudad Darío
7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Franciscano Rubén Darío | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Rubén Darío | — | — | — | — |
| Los Encuentros | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Academia Cristiana | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Dario | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Ciudad Darío
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de cultura Noel Ortuño | ||||
| Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca | ||||
| Casa Natal Rubén Darío | ||||
| Chocolate Factory | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo Pre-Colombino de Chagüitillo |
Libraries in Ciudad Darío
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banco Central De Nicaragua | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Dr. Jaime Incer Barquero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal "Francisco Moreno" | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Cristiana | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Ciudad Darío
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de sebaco | |||||
| Mercado Guanuca | |||||
| Mercado San Pedro | |||||
| Mercado Sur Matagalpa | |||||
| Mercado Sur Matagalpa Veduras |
Restaurants in Ciudad Darío
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Ciudad Darío
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Ciudad Darío
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Ciudad Darío
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Ciudad Darío
17 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 |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Cumplida 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 |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Ciudad Darío
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla San Rafael Arcangel, El Regadillo | |
| Convento Sta Clara | |
| Parroquia San Pedro | |
| Parroquia SanPedro |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
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What is the population of Ciudad Darío?
Ciudad Darío has a population of 13,318 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 38 people per square mile, spread across 352.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Ciudad Darío?
Ciudad Darío has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 250 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 47.6 inches.