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Diriá, Nicaragua

Granada Department · Nicaragua

Diriá is a small town in Granada Department, Nicaragua with a population of 3,903. Elevation: 1,181 ft (360 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

3,903 Population 162/sq mi density
1,181 ft Elevation 360 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Diriá

Diriá is a district of the Santa Cruz canton, in the Guanacaste province of Costa Rica.

People

Population3,903
Density162/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Population3,903
Population Density162 / sq mi
Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Coordinates11.8842°, -86.0551°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceGranada Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,434 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Diriá

Diriá is a small town in Nicaragua (Granada Department) with a population of 3,903. The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet (360 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 Diriá

Diriá 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F - / - 12.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F - / - 4.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F - / - 2.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F - / - 22.2
May 0°C / 32°F - / - 189.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F - / - 154.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F - / - 149.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F - / - 182.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F - / - 204.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F - / - 256.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F - / - 66.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F - / - 15.0
Diriá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,181 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Nicaragua avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,181 ft (360 m)
Area24.1 sq mi (62.5 km²)
Population Density162/sq mi
Coordinates11.8842°N, 86.0551°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,469 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 2, 1992 83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M7.7 141 km
Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 58 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 78 km
Mar 3, 1996 39 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 91 km
Apr 21, 2022 55 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 105 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 33 km
Jul 2, 2005 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.6 72 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 96 km
Aug 3, 2005 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M6.3 90 km
Mar 2, 2004 33 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.2 83 km
Apr 29, 2004 49 km SW of La Cruz, Costa Rica M6.2 120 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 118 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 68 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 144 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 138 km
Oct 9, 1998 51 km S of El Rosario, Nicaragua M6.0 76 km
Nov 17, 1996 27 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.0 89 km
Sep 2, 1992 58 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.0 98 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 51 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 18 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 154 km
2020 Eta Category 4 286 km
2020 Iota Category 4 222 km
2016 Otto Category 3 167 km
2009 Ida Category 1 290 km
2005 Beta Category 2 265 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 207 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 116 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

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 - 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Granada (9 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 9 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 12 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 16 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 31 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 39 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 51 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 58 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 61 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 80 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 97 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 99 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 106 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 117 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 119 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Diriá 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").

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Radio Stations near Diriá

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 Diriá

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril
Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus
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
Museo Augusto C. Sandino
Museo camilo ortega
Museo de Héroes de Nandaime
Museo del Folclor
Museo Municipal de Nindiri
Museo Nacudarí
Old Railway Station
Old Railway Station of Masaya
Volcán Masaya Museum

Libraries in Diriá

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Braile0.0
Biblioteca Esmán Marín0.0
Biblioteca José Coronel Urtecho, UCA0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío0.0
Biblioteca Pablo Antonio Cuadra0.0
Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán0.0
Bilioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de Cultura0.0
Élvis Díaz Romero0.0
José Coronel Urtecho0.0
Librería0.0
Librería Polisal0.0
Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños0.0

Farmers Markets in Diriá

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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
Local market Ernesto Fernández
Mercado
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Campesino
Mercado de Artesania
Mercado De Artesania Masatepe
Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya
Mercado Israel Lewites
Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez
Mercado Roberto Huembes
Mercado San Judas
Plaza de la cultura
San Marcos Municipal Market

Restaurants in Diriá

3 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Abuela Tere
Comedor Dayana
Restaurante Sagitario

Clinics in Diriá

2 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Clìnica de Especialidades
Virgen de los Desamparados

Bus Stations in Diriá

2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Calle Nueva
Parada de autobus

Breweries in Diriá

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa cervecera

Stadiums & Teams in Diriá

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Nacional de fútbol de Nicaragua

Airports Near Diriá

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge Airport
Aeroservicios ALA Airport-Small Airport
Altamira Airport-Small Airport
Boaco Airport-Small Airport
Costa Esmeralda AirportECISmall 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 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 Diriá

37 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
Audinic
Centro de Columna y Ortopedia
Centro de Salud Carlos Rugama
Centro de Salud Che Guevara
Centro diagnóstico por imágenes para la mujer (cim)
Centro oft. Altmira
Centro visual Cristiano
Clínica cardiologica del Valle
clínica DavinChi
Clínica de Alta Especialidad Da Vinci
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 Dr. Salgado
Clínica Las Américas
Clínica Munguía
Clínica Pediátrica Fontana
Clínica Tiscapa
Clínica Vida Saludable
Consultorio Médico Siloe Dr. María Auxiliadora González
De Nefrologia
Dispromedical
Dr. Esteban Bendaña
Dra. Deborah Elizabeth
Dra. Jackeline Lawey
DRA. Rosa Carolina
Erendira Rizo
Esbell (Cirugía Plástica)
Firenze
Oftalmolaser
Omnilife #Puente
Orthoclinic #Puente
Policlínica Lomas del Valle
Richard' Clínica
Zmedical Clínica Especializada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Diriá

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Convento Santo Toribio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Postal Code
44200

🇳🇮 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 Diriá

What is the population of Diriá?

Diriá has a population of 3,903 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 162 people per square mile, spread across 24.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Diriá?

Diriá 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.

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