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El Castillo de La Concepción, Nicaragua
Río San Juan Department · Nicaragua
El Castillo de La Concepción is a small town in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua with a population of 735. Elevation: 131 ft (40 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Castillo de La Concepción
El Castillo is a village of about 1,500 people situated on the southern bank of the Río San Juan in southern Nicaragua. It is one of 27 comarcas of the municipality of El Castillo, a subdivision of the Río San Juan Department. The village is situated approximately 6 kilometers from the border with Costa Rica, at the Raudal del Diablo rapids of the San Juan River. The site on which the village of El Castillo is built was initially established in 1673 as a Spanish fortification to defend against pirate attacks upon the city of Granada. The settlement of El Castillo and its fortress continued to be strategically important to the Captaincy General of Guatemala until the late 18th century.
People
Climate
| Population | 735 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.0189°, -84.3970° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Río San Juan Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 118.0 inches (2,998 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Castillo de La Concepción
El Castillo de La Concepción is a small town in Nicaragua (Río San Juan Department) with a population of 735. The city sits at an elevation of 131 feet (40 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 118.0 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 134 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 131 ft (40 m) |
| Area | 1,077.2 sq mi (2,790.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.0189°N, 84.3970°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
6 tsunamis 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 | — | 66 km |
| 1990 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 1.0 m | — | 130 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 144 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 137 km |
| 2019 | IRAZU VOLCANO | Explosion | — | — | 130 km |
| 1905 | GULF OF NICOYA | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Arenal (70 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 70 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 78 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 80 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 88 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 93 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 103 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 104 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Irazu | Stratovolcano | 3,432 m (11,260 ft) | 1994 | 130 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 130 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 146 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 174 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 7.2 in | |
| February | 78°F (25°C) | 3.7 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | Driest |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 3.0 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 8.7 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 16.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 12.7 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 12.0 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 12.9 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Coldest |
El Castillo de La Concepción has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 118.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.7") and March the driest (2.4").
Schools in El Castillo de La Concepción
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Central Escolar Rafaela Herrera | — | — | — | — |
Museums in El Castillo de La Concepción
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| El Castillo | ||||
| Museo de la Revolución |
Restaurants in El Castillo de La Concepción
11 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in El Castillo de La Concepción
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in El Castillo de La Concepción
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Castillo de La Concepción
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| La Fortuna Arenal Airport | FON | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Altamira de San Carlos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Codela Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dole Venecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ceibo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Descanso de Poco Sol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Ron Ron Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Frutez - Pital Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Guatuso Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Homuha Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda La Suerte Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rancho Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hacienda Rio Cuarto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Garroba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Islas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Quebrada Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rio Frio / Progreso Airport | RFR | Small Airport |
| Roxana Farms Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| San Cristobal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Juan de Nicaragua Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Clara De Guapiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sarapigui Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ticaban Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Yucatica Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Castillo de La Concepción
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia católica El Castillo | |
| Iglesia de Dios de la Profecia |
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What is the population of El Castillo de La Concepción?
El Castillo de La Concepción has a population of 735 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,077.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Castillo de La Concepción?
El Castillo de La Concepción has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 134 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 118.0 inches.