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El Tortuguero, Nicaragua
South Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua
El Tortuguero is a small town in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 1,292. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About El Tortuguero
El Tortuguero is a municipality in the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. It is located at about 530 km from Managua and can only be reached by an hour-long truck ride from El Rama.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,292 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8225°, -84.1963° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | South Caribbean Coast |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.9 inches (2,564 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About El Tortuguero
El Tortuguero is a small town in Nicaragua (South Caribbean Coast) with a population of 1,292. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 167 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 2,225.7 sq mi (5,764.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8225°N, 84.1963°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (176 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 176 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.7 in | |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.3 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 14.5 in | |
| July | 78°F (25°C) | 17.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 14.0 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 7.4 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 5.2 in |
El Tortuguero has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 101.0 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and March the driest (1.9").
Stadiums & Teams in El Tortuguero
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near El Tortuguero
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alamicamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Karawala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tierra Dorada Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of El Tortuguero?
El Tortuguero has a population of 1,292 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 2,225.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in El Tortuguero?
El Tortuguero has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 167 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.9 inches.