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El Sauce, Nicaragua
León Department · Nicaragua
El Sauce is a small city in León Department, Nicaragua with a population of 11,898. Elevation: 568 ft (173 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About El Sauce
El Sauce is a municipality in the La Unión department of El Salvador.
People
Climate
| Population | 11,898 |
| Population Density | 44 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8869°, -86.5390° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | León Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.9 inches (1,598 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Sauce
El Sauce is a small city in Nicaragua (León Department) with a population of 11,898. The city sits at an elevation of 568 feet (173 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in El Sauce
El Sauce has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.2°C), the coldest is Dec (22.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 1484 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 568 ft (173 m) |
| Area | 272.1 sq mi (704.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 44/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8869°N, 86.5390°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (35 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 35 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 44 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 45 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 46 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 47 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 52 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 54 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 75 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 89 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 112 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 127 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°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) | 1.3 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 4.8 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
El Sauce has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and January the driest (0.1").
Colleges & Universities in El Sauce
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| INATEC | College | — | — |
Schools in El Sauce
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Simeón Pereira y Castellón | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto San Luiz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rubén Darío | — | — | — | — |
| Mercedes centro | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Las Pilas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Guacucal | — | — | — | — |
| El Borbollon | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guásimo | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Carlos Miguel Arauz | — | — | — | — |
| Petaquilla School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Madre Paula | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Palma | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Ramón | — | — | — | — |
| School | — | — | — | — |
| School La Jicara | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| El Chaparral School | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Esmirna | — | — | — | — |
Museums in El Sauce
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Cultura "Leonel Rugama" | ||||
| Museo de Historia y Arqueología Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños |
Libraries in El Sauce
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in El Sauce
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito El Sandino |
Restaurants in El Sauce
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in El Sauce
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in El Sauce
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in El Sauce
2 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in El Sauce
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in El Sauce
1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in El Sauce
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Sauce
23 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto 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 |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in El Sauce
9 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Católica | |
| Ermita San Ramon | |
| iglesia | |
| Iglesia | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Esmirna | |
| Mana de Vida | |
| Salón del Reino | |
| Santuario del Señor de Milagros |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
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What is the population of El Sauce?
El Sauce has a population of 11,898 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 44 people per square mile, spread across 272.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Sauce?
El Sauce has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 226 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.9 inches.