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El Realejo, Nicaragua
Chinandega Department · Nicaragua
El Realejo is a small city in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 6,208. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About El Realejo
El Realejo is a municipality in the Chinandega department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,208 |
| Population Density | 141 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5433°, -87.1652° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chinandega Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.9 inches (1,698 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Realejo
El Realejo is a small city in Nicaragua (Chinandega Department) with a population of 6,208. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 220 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 36 ft (11 m) |
| Area | 44.0 sq mi (114.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 141/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5433°N, 87.1652°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.9 m (32 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 9.9 m | 170 | 126 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 104 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 126 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 112 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Cristobal (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 25 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 36 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 50 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 52 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 66 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 69 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 96 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 101 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 103 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 146 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 6.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.0 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | Coldest |
El Realejo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in El Realejo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Santa Teresita | — | — | — | — |
Museums in El Realejo
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Chorotega Nicarao Enrique Mantica |
Libraries in El Realejo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municiap José Montealegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Biblia | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Realejo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado Central de Chinandega | |||||
| Mercado Central de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercosur (Mercado de Candelaria) |
Stadiums & Teams in El Realejo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Realejo
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of El Realejo?
El Realejo has a population of 6,208 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 141 people per square mile, spread across 44.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Realejo?
El Realejo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 220 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.9 inches.