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Granada, Nicaragua
Granada Department · Nicaragua
Granada is a mid-size city in Granada Department, Nicaragua with a population of 89,409. Elevation: 203 ft (62 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Granada
Granada is the capital city of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of four rivers, the Darro, the Genil, the Monachil and the Beiro. Ascribed to the Vega de Granada comarca, the city sits at an average elevation of 738 m (2,421 ft) above sea level, yet is only one hour by car from the Mediterranean coast, the Costa Tropical. With a population of 233,532 as of 2024, it is the 20th-largest city in Spain.
People
Climate
| Population | 89,409 |
| Population Density | 157 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.9306°, -85.9537° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Granada Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 60.7 inches (1,542 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Granada
Granada is a mid-size city in Nicaragua (Granada Department) with a population of 89,409. The city sits at an elevation of 203 feet (62 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 60.7 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Granada
Granada has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1261 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.5°F |
| 47% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 226 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 203 ft (62 m) |
| Area | 570.6 sq mi (1,477.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 157/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9306°N, 85.9537°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 147 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 119 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Granada (3 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 3 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 12 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 24 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 45 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 55 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 57 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 84 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 102 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 104 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 111 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 118 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 122 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 140 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.5 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 7.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.0 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.7 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.6 in | Coldest |
Granada has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 60.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (13.0") and February the driest (0.2").
Schools in Granada
35 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Naciones Unidas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Epifanía | — | — | — | — |
| Las Camelias | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio tecnico de nuestra señora Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón Teresiano | — | — | — | — |
| María Auxiliadora | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pablo Antonio Cuadra | — | — | — | — |
| Huerto de Paz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Salesiano San Juan Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Madre Teresa de Calcuta | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora - Primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Carmela Noguera | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Carlos A. Bravo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Cristiano Jesus el Buen Pastor | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Escolar Gertrudis Bermudez Gomez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Madre Teresa de Calcuta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Madre Teresa de Calcuta | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Padre Misieri | — | — | — | — |
| BUSF Training Center | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Jesus Amigo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela mixta el Escudo | — | — | — | — |
| Alliance Française | — | — | — | — |
| English Language School | — | — | — | — |
| ABC Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| INTAE-Granada | — | — | — | — |
| GSL Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Nicaragua Spanish Language Schools NSLS | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Técnico | — | — | — | — |
| One On One Tutoring Spanish School | — | — | — | — |
| Diocesano School | — | — | — | — |
| Casa de Los Sueños | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Juan Diego | — | — | — | — |
| Sor Maria Romero Institute | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Granada
7 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Radio | Nicaragua | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Conexión Romántica | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Cristo Viene Masaya Nicaragua | — | AAC | |
| Fiesta Latina 89.1 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stereo Mundo 91.9 FM | christian, christian-gospel | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Monimbo Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Rock FM 105.5 | classic rock, death metal | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Granada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes Volcán Masaya | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Historical Train (Open Air) | ||||
| Mi Museo - Museo arqueológico de cerámica precolombina | ||||
| MI-25 | ||||
| MI-25 | ||||
| Museo Augusto C. Sandino | ||||
| Museo camilo ortega | ||||
| Museo de Héroes de Nandaime | ||||
| Museo del Folclor | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Nindiri | ||||
| Museo Nacudarí | ||||
| Old Railway Station | ||||
| Old Railway Station of Masaya | ||||
| Volcán Masaya Museum |
Libraries in Granada
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Aura | 0.0 | |||||
| Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Granada
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo mercadito | |||||
| Casa de las Artesanias | |||||
| Local market Ernesto Fernández | |||||
| Mercado de Artesania | |||||
| Mercado De Artesania Masatepe | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya | |||||
| Mercado Mayoreo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez | |||||
| Plaza de la cultura | |||||
| San Marcos Municipal Market |
Restaurants in Granada
79 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Granada
37 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Granada
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Granada
4 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Granada
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Granada
11 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Granada
7 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Granada
4 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Granada
9 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Granada
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Granada
8 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Granada
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cervecera |
Stadiums & Teams in Granada
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Granada
18 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 |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Granada
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correo de Nicaragua |
Treatment Centers in Granada
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro de Salud Che Guevara | ||
| Centro Quirúrgico Apolonio Berrios | ||
| Centro Visual Cristiano | ||
| corpus cristhi |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Granada
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Calcutas | |
| Capilla de Ánimas | |
| Capilla María Auxilliadora | |
| Casa de Oración | |
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción | |
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción | |
| Centro Evangelistico Puerta del Cielo | |
| Guadalupe Church | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Adventista 7 Dia | |
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia Bautista Fundamental Palabra Viva | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Jesús es mi Paz | |
| Iglesia Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Cristo | |
| Iglesia de La Merced | |
| Iglesia de Xalteva | |
| Iglesia del Espíritu Santo | |
| Iglesia del Nazareño | |
| Iglesia Evangelica Pentecostés Roca de Salvación |
Quick Facts
Around Granada
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Granada
15 places within 15 km
- • Fortaleza La Polvora
- • Apoyo
- • Cerro El Chanal
- • Cerro El Pelón
- • El Cerrito
- • Loma Posintepe
- • Hospital Viejo San Juan de Dios
- • Catarina
- • La Merced
- • La vieja del cráter
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
- + 3 more
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Granada
What is the population of Granada?
Granada has a population of 89,409 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 157 people per square mile, spread across 570.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Granada?
Granada has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°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 60.7 inches.