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Diriamba, Nicaragua
Carazo Department · Nicaragua
Diriamba is a mid-size city in Carazo Department, Nicaragua with a population of 35,008. Elevation: 1,913 ft (583 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Diriamba
Diriamba is a city and a municipality in the Carazo department of Nicaragua, with a population of 65,243. It is located 41 km south of Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 35,008 |
| Population Density | 77 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.8581°, -86.2392° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Carazo Department |
| Average Temperature | 74°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.3 inches (1,431 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Diriamba
Diriamba is a mid-size city in Nicaragua (Carazo Department) with a population of 35,008. The city sits at an elevation of 1,913 feet (583 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.3 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Diriamba
Diriamba 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 | 74.2°F |
| 37% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,913 ft (583 m) |
| Area | 453.0 sq mi (1,173.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.8581°N, 86.2392°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 | - | 100 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Masaya (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 16 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 30 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 30 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 44 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 71 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 76 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 86 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 88 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 106 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 125 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 6.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 74°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 0.9 in |
Diriamba has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 72°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.3 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (0.3").
Schools in Diriamba
10 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Salomon Ibarra | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Salomón Ibarra Mayorga | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Luis Alfonso Cortez | - | - | - | - |
| Centro Educativo Vega Baja | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Bautista Emanuel | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Público Pedro Joaquín Chamorro | - | - | - | - |
| Los Pipitos | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio Monte Sinai | - | - | - | - |
| Colegio La Salle | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela René Schick | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Diriamba
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 Diriamba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes Volcán Masaya | ||||
| Museo Augusto C. Sandino | ||||
| Museo camilo ortega | ||||
| Museo de Héroes de Nandaime | ||||
| Museo del Folclor | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Nindiri | ||||
| Museo Nacudarí | ||||
| Old Railway Station of Masaya | ||||
| Volcán Masaya Museum |
Libraries in Diriamba
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Polisal | 0.0 | |||||
| Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Diriamba
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo mercadito | |||||
| Calle Miel Nicaragua | |||||
| Calle Miel Nicaragua | |||||
| Casa de las Artesanias | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Local market Ernesto Fernández | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado de Artesania | |||||
| Mercado De Artesania Masatepe | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez | |||||
| Plaza de la cultura | |||||
| San Marcos Municipal Market |
Restaurants in Diriamba
5 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Diriamba
2 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Diriamba
1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Diriamba
1 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Diriamba
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cervecera |
Stadiums & Teams in Diriamba
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Diriamba
19 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 |
| La Esperanza Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) 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 Diriamba
10 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud Che Guevara | ||
| Clínica cardiologica del Valle | ||
| Clínica de la Audición | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia Dr. Alejandro Saldaña | ||
| Clínica del Hígado | ||
| Clínica Pediátrica Fontana | ||
| Dispromedical | ||
| Dr. Esteban Bendaña | ||
| Dra. Deborah Elizabeth | ||
| Policlínica Lomas del Valle |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Diriamba
11 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basílica Menor de San Sebastián | |
| Catedral San Sebastián | |
| Centro de Fe, Esperanza y Amor | |
| Iglesia Adventista Las Esquinas | |
| iglesia apostolica de la fe en cristo Jesus | |
| Iglesia bautista Vida Nueva | |
| Iglesia Shekinah | |
| Jucum - Juventud con una misión | |
| La Roca | |
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová | |
| San José |
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What is the population of Diriamba?
Diriamba has a population of 35,008 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 453.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Diriamba?
Diriamba has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.3 inches.