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Estelí, Nicaragua
Estelí Department · Nicaragua
Estelí is a mid-size city in Estelí Department, Nicaragua with a population of 96,422. Elevation: 2,733 ft (833 m). Average temperature: 71°F (21°C).
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About Estelí
Estelí, officially Villa de San Antonio de Pavia de Estelí is a city and municipality within the Estelí department. It is the 8th largest city in Nicaragua due to the high urbanization of its municipality, at 84.8%, with an urban population of 111,244. It is also the eighth-largest municipality, and an active commercial center in the north, known as "the Diamond of the Segovia" and the de facto capital of the north.
People
Climate
| Population | 96,422 |
| Population Density | 297 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.0929°, -86.3559° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Estelí Department |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (21°C) |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 46.1 inches (1,172 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Estelí
Estelí is a mid-size city in Nicaragua (Estelí Department) with a population of 96,422. The city sits at an elevation of 2,733 feet (833 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (21°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 71°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 46.1 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Estelí
Estelí 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 | 70.6°F |
| 31% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 68°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 71°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 252 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,733 ft (833 m) |
| Area | 324.3 sq mi (840.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 297/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.0929°N, 86.3559°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (10 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 10 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 75 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 75 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 76 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 77 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 83 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 95 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 108 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 132 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 141 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 68°F (20°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 69°F (21°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 71°F (22°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| May | 73°F (23°C) | 6.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 8.7 in | |
| July | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in | |
| August | 71°F (22°C) | 4.9 in | |
| September | 71°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 71°F (22°C) | 8.5 in | |
| November | 69°F (21°C) | 2.1 in | |
| December | 68°F (20°C) | 0.5 in |
Estelí has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 68°F in January to 73°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 46.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (9.1") and January the driest (0.3").
Colleges & Universities in Estelí
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Adventista Maranatha | College | — | — |
| Colegio Dr Ramiro Sacaza | College | — | — |
| Colegio El Rosario | College | — | — |
| Colegio Emmanuel Mongalo | College | — | — |
| Colegio Esteli | College | — | — |
| Colegio José Benito Escobar | College | — | — |
| Colegio Juana Elena Mendoza | College | — | — |
| Colegio Los Cumiches | College | — | — |
| Colegio Nuestra Senora de Rosario | College | — | — |
| Colegio Reino de Suecia | College | — | — |
| Colegio Rodolfo Ruiz | College | — | — |
| Facultad de Informática Uponic | University | — | — |
| Farem, Estelí - UNAN | University | — | — |
| Instituto Edmundo Matamoros | College | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Ángela Siles de Rivera | College | — | — |
| Instituto Nicaragüense de Tecnología Agropecuaria | College | — | — |
| Tecnológico Nacional Intecfor | University | — | — |
| Tecnológico Nacional Intecfor | University | — | — |
| UNFLEP | University | — | — |
| Universidad Christiana Autónoma de Nicaragua | University | — | — |
| Universidad del Norte de Nicaragua | University | — | — |
| Universidad del Norte de Nicaragua | University | — | — |
| Universidad Nacional de Ingenierí | University | — | — |
| Universidad Popular de Nicaragua | University | — | — |
| Universidad Popular de Nicaragua | University | — | — |
Schools in Estelí
27 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 16 de Julio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Francisco de Asís | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto San Francisco | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Francisco Luis Espinoza | — | — | — | — |
| Prescolar Villa Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pre-escolar Istmania | — | — | — | — |
| Prescolar María Montessori | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Belén Fe y Alagria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Renovación | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Guillermo Cano Balladares | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Paula Úbeda | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Panamá Soberana | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Salomón Ibarra Mayorga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Especial Mártires de Ayapal | — | — | — | — |
| Spanish Conversation School of Estelí | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Wscolar María Auxiladora | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Óscar Arnulfo Romero | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Cristiana Emaús | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Normal de Estelí Mirna Mairena Guadamuz | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Cultural Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio S.O.S. Hermann Gmeiner | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela San Antonio | — | — | — | — |
| Preescolar Nuevo Amanecer | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Santa Cruz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Mas Vida | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Estelí
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Estelí
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Cultura "Leonel Rugama" | ||||
| Casa de cultura Noel Ortuño | ||||
| Casa Museo Blanca Aráuz | ||||
| Museo | ||||
| Museo de Historia y Arqueología Dr. Alejandro Dávila Bolaños | ||||
| Museo Santuario El Tepeyac |
Libraries in Estelí
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Estelí
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito El Sandino | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Rafael del Norte | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián de Yalí |
Restaurants in Estelí
55 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Estelí
12 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Estelí
5 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Estelí
15 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Estelí
6 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Estelí
10 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Estelí
14 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Estelí
5 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Estelí
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Estelí
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Boaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes 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 Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jose Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Estelí
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Nicaragua, Localidad Estelí | |
| Correos Nicaragua Estelí |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Estelí
43 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Adventista | |
| Adventista | |
| Apostólica La Fé | |
| Bautista | |
| Bautista | |
| Bautista Alfa y Omega | |
| Bautista Bethel | |
| Católica | |
| Centro de Avivamiento Beraca | |
| Cristiana Movimieno Pentecostés | |
| Cristo El Cordero | |
| Dios Pentecostés | |
| Dios Pentecostés | |
| Dios Pentecostés | |
| El Buen Samaritano | |
| El Calvario | |
| Elim | |
| Estrella de David | |
| Filadelfia | |
| Fuente de Salvación |
Explore Near Estelí
Quick Facts
Things to See Near Estelí
50 places within 15 km
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Volcanoes Near Estelí
Public Holidays in Nicaragua
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Estelí
What is the population of Estelí?
Estelí has a population of 96,422 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 297 people per square mile, spread across 324.3 square miles.
What is the weather like in Estelí?
Estelí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (21°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 71°F in July. The area receives 252 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 46.1 inches.