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El Almendro, Nicaragua

Río San Juan Department · Nicaragua

El Almendro is a small town in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua with a population of 2,681. Elevation: 574 ft (175 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

2,681 Population 3/sq mi density
574 ft Elevation 175 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
85.0 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About El Almendro

El Almendro is a rural municipality in the Río San Juan department of Nicaragua.

People

Population2,681
Density3/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain85.0 in/yr
Sunny Days185/yr
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Population2,681
Population Density3 / sq mi
Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Coordinates11.6786°, -84.7027°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceRío San Juan Department
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation85.0 inches (2,159 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About El Almendro

El Almendro is a small town in Nicaragua (Río San Juan Department) with a population of 2,681. The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet (175 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.0 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

El Almendro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 185 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 85.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 574 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Nicaragua avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days185 days/yr

Geography

Elevation574 ft (175 m)
Area1,089.6 sq mi (2,822.0 km²)
Population Density3/sq mi
Coordinates11.6786°N, 84.7027°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.0"
124% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 13.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.38"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

252 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 1, 2025.

Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 128 km
Aug 3, 2005 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M6.3 103 km
Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 83 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 145 km
Mar 7, 2005 7 km S of Tola, Nicaragua M5.6 139 km
Nov 6, 1997 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.6 118 km
Sep 18, 1996 18 km SE of Altagracia, Nicaragua M5.6 88 km
Nov 8, 1990 19 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua M5.5 128 km
Apr 17, 2024 20 km ESE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M5.5 92 km
Jul 12, 2011 2 km S of Fortuna, Costa Rica M5.5 127 km
May 16, 1990 22 km SE of La Cruz, Costa Rica M5.5 118 km
Jul 2, 1991 14 km NNW of La Cruz, Costa Rica M5.4 118 km
Jul 6, 2000 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 142 km
Jun 22, 1990 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 122 km
Jan 28, 2002 1 km SSE of Bijagua, Costa Rica M5.4 113 km
Aug 3, 2005 12 km N of La Cruz, Costa Rica M5.3 116 km
Jul 12, 2011 7 km N of Fortuna, Costa Rica M5.3 117 km
Jul 3, 2016 6 km ENE of Fortuna, Costa Rica M5.3 120 km
Feb 28, 1995 8 km NNW of Belén, Nicaragua M5.2 132 km
May 26, 2016 5 km SSW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.2 113 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 69 km
2020 Eta Category 4 240 km
2020 Iota Category 4 225 km
2016 Otto Category 3 82 km
2009 Ida Category 1 173 km
2007 Felix Category 5 293 km
2005 Beta Category 3 159 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 88 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 41 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1950 COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA Earthquake 2.0 m 82 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Concepcion (101 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 101 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 114 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 115 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 116 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 117 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 122 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 131 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 135 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 139 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 142 km
Platanar Stratovolcano(es) 2,267 m (7,438 ft) Unknown 158 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 163 km
Poas Stratovolcano 2,708 m (8,885 ft) 2019 172 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 183 km
Barva Complex 2,906 m (9,534 ft) -6050 184 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 4.8 in
February 77°F (25°C) 1.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.4 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 1.5 in
May 80°F (27°C) 6.0 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 13.0 in
July 78°F (26°C) 13.9 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 11.4 in
September 78°F (26°C) 10.6 in
October 78°F (25°C) 10.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 6.0 in
December 75°F (24°C) 4.3 in Coldest

El Almendro has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 85.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (13.9") and March the driest (1.4").

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Gas Stations in El Almendro

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NI #4765330665

Stadiums & Teams in El Almendro

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Airports Near El Almendro

4 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Los Chiles AirportLSLMedium Airport
Hato Grande AirportSmall Airport
La Cicaya AirportSmall Airport
San Carlos AirportNCRSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in El Almendro

4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Fraternidad de Iglesias Evangélicas Misión Centroamericana
Iglesia Apostólica Libre
Misión Adventista de Nicaragua
salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
175 m (574 ft)
Postal Code
92300

🇳🇮 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 El Almendro

What is the population of El Almendro?

El Almendro has a population of 2,681 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 3 people per square mile, spread across 1,089.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in El Almendro?

El Almendro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 185 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 85.0 inches.

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