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El Cuá, Nicaragua
Jinotega Department · Nicaragua
El Cuá is a small town in Jinotega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,440 ft (439 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Cuá
El Cuá is a municipality in the Jinotega department of Nicaragua. Formerly part of the municipality of El Cuá-Bocay, it became a separate municipality in 2002. Its population rose from 43,305 in 2005 to 56,897 in 2012.
People
Climate
| Population Density | 0 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3684°, -85.6734° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Jinotega Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 69.9 inches (1,775 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Cuá
El Cuá is a small town in Nicaragua (Jinotega Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,440 feet (439 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 69.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.8°F |
| 39% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 293 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,440 ft (439 m) |
| Area | 216.7 sq mi (561.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 0/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3684°N, 85.6734°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
14 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (82 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 82 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 141 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 145 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 147 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 147 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 148 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 152 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 156 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 162 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 163 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 183 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 71°F (22°C) | 2.9 in | Coldest |
| February | 72°F (22°C) | 1.4 in | |
| March | 74°F (24°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 76°F (25°C) | 1.6 in | |
| May | 77°F (25°C) | 5.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (24°C) | 10.2 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.8 in | |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 9.2 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.7 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.1 in |
El Cuá has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (0.9").
Schools in El Cuá
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Pasos La Pavona | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Chata | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Hugo Chavez | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in El Cuá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de El Cua |
Gas Stations in El Cuá
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near El Cuá
7 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Cumplida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Noveno Batallón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Jamastran Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Cuá
5 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia Católica | |
| Iglesia Testigos de Jehova | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora de La Merced | |
| Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About El Cuá
What is the weather like in El Cuá?
El Cuá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 293 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 69.9 inches.