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Comalapa, Nicaragua

Chontales Department · Nicaragua

Comalapa is a small town in Chontales Department, Nicaragua with a population of 1,272. Elevation: 896 ft (273 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

1,272 Population 1/sq mi density
896 ft Elevation 273 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
58.0 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Comalapa

Comalapa is a municipality in the Chontales Department of Nicaragua.

People

Population1,272
Density1/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain58.0 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Population1,272
Population Density1 / sq mi
Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Coordinates12.2835°, -85.5108°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceChontales Department
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation58.0 inches (1,473 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Comalapa

Comalapa is a small town in Nicaragua (Chontales Department) with a population of 1,272. The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet (273 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.0 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Comalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 77°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 896 feet.

Temperature

77°F Jan (25°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.4°F
45% above Nicaragua avg
January Average77°F (25°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation896 ft (273 m)
Area958.8 sq mi (2,483.2 km²)
Population Density1/sq mi
Coordinates12.2835°N, 85.5108°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.0"
53% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.24"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.71"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

561 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 M6.8 128 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 143 km
Jul 2, 2005 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.6 136 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 82 km
Aug 3, 2005 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M6.3 115 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 95 km
Nov 17, 1996 27 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.0 146 km
Oct 9, 1998 51 km S of El Rosario, Nicaragua M6.0 148 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 91 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 125 km
Apr 5, 1992 50 km WSW of Tola, Nicaragua M5.8 146 km
Jul 2, 2005 34 km W of Tola, Nicaragua M5.8 127 km
Sep 13, 1993 47 km WSW of Tola, Nicaragua M5.8 146 km
Mar 15, 2005 21 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M5.8 131 km
Feb 25, 2010 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.7 140 km
Apr 14, 2011 48 km WSW of Tola, Nicaragua M5.7 147 km
Sep 28, 1996 12 km SSE of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.7 124 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 124 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 55 km
Mar 28, 2014 15 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.6 134 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 88 km
2020 Eta Category 4 214 km
2020 Iota Category 4 161 km
2016 Otto Category 3 168 km
2009 Ida Category 1 218 km
2007 Felix Category 5 245 km
2005 Beta Category 3 194 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 142 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 64 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (24 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 24 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 65 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 70 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 71 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 79 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 84 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 90 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 90 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 113 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 130 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 132 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 138 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 138 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 145 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 149 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 77°F (25°C) 1.1 in
February 78°F (25°C) 0.8 in
March 80°F (26°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.9 in
May 82°F (28°C) 5.0 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 10.2 in Wettest
July 78°F (26°C) 6.7 in
August 78°F (26°C) 8.1 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
October 78°F (26°C) 9.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 3.6 in
December 76°F (25°C) 1.4 in Coldest

Comalapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Comalapa

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Enmanuel Mongalo y Rubio
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Radio Stations near Comalapa

1 stations within ~55 km.

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

Museums in Comalapa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea

Libraries in Comalapa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Profesor Alejandro Sequeira Hernández0.0

Farmers Markets in Comalapa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Central
Mercado Mayales

Restaurants in Comalapa

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor El Vaquero
Comedor_In the End

Clinics in Comalapa

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud

Gas Stations in Comalapa

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NI #496975768

Stadiums & Teams in Comalapa

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Comalapa

12 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
La Cicaya AirportSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Malacataya AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Comalapa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Comalapa

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
273 m (896 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 Comalapa

What is the population of Comalapa?

Comalapa has a population of 1,272 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 958.8 square miles.

What is the weather like in Comalapa?

Comalapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.0 inches.

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