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El Jicaral, Nicaragua
León Department · Nicaragua
El Jicaral is a small town in León Department, Nicaragua with a population of 1,446. Elevation: 400 ft (122 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About El Jicaral
El Jicaral is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,446 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.7268°, -86.3806° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | León Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 54.9 inches (1,394 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Jicaral
El Jicaral is a small town in Nicaragua (León Department) with a population of 1,446. The city sits at an elevation of 400 feet (122 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 54.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.0°F |
| 46% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 236 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 400 ft (122 m) |
| Area | 308.4 sq mi (798.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7268°N, 86.3806°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Momotombo (38 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 38 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 42 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 43 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 49 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 52 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 54 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 68 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 68 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 86 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 132 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.1 in | |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
El Jicaral has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 54.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.9") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in El Jicaral
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Pública | — | — | — | — |
| Valle centro | — | — | — | — |
| valle Centro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Hato Viejo | — | — | — | — |
Museums in El Jicaral
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de cultura Noel Ortuño | ||||
| Museo |
Libraries in El Jicaral
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Clinics in El Jicaral
2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Jicaral
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Jicaral
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Jicaral
20 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 |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Cumplida 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 |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Jicaral
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica El Tempisque |
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What is the population of El Jicaral?
El Jicaral has a population of 1,446 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 308.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Jicaral?
El Jicaral 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 236 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 54.9 inches.