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Jiquilillo, Nicaragua

Chinandega Department · Nicaragua

Jiquilillo is a small town in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 4,142. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 82°F (28°C).

4,142 Population 2/sq mi density
30 ft Elevation 9 meters
82°F Avg Temperature 28°C
73.0 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Jiquilillo

Jiquilillo

Los Zorros är en badort och en comarca i kommunen El Viejo i västra Nicaragua. Den ligger i naturreservatet Estero Padre Ramos vid Stillahavskusten mellan de närliggande badorterna Padre Ramos och Jiquilillo. Comarcan har 321 invånare (2005).

People

Population4,142
Density2/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp82°F (28°C)
Rain73.0 in/yr
Sunny Days212/yr
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Population4,142
Population Density2 / sq mi
Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Coordinates12.7459°, -87.4516°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceChinandega Department
Average Temperature82°F (28°C)
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Annual Precipitation73.0 inches (1,854 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Jiquilillo

Jiquilillo is a small town in Nicaragua (Chinandega Department) with a population of 4,142. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 82°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 81°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.0 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Jiquilillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winters average 81°F in January while summers reach 82°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 212 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 73.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

81°F Jan (27°C) 82°F Jul (28°C)
Annual Average81.7°F
51% above Nicaragua avg
January Average81°F (27°C)
July Average82°F (28°C)
Sunny Days212 days/yr

Geography

Elevation30 ft (9 m)
Area1,826.1 sq mi (4,729.5 km²)
Population Density2/sq mi
Coordinates12.7459°N, 87.4516°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 73.0"
92% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 15.51"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

2,010 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 4, 2025.

Jan 13, 2001 28 km SSW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.7 135 km
Sep 2, 1992 83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M7.7 112 km
Aug 27, 2012 126 km S of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M7.3 141 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 119 km
Aug 23, 1998 130 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.7 136 km
Apr 21, 2022 55 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 143 km
Jun 14, 1995 120 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.6 120 km
Mar 3, 1996 39 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 137 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 123 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 68 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 33 km
Mar 2, 2004 33 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.2 147 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 123 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 54 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 96 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 84 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 51 km
Mar 27, 1996 113 km SW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 120 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 57 km
Mar 16, 2001 22 km SW of Puerto El Triunfo, El Salvador M5.9 142 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

2 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 1.

Year Name Category Closest
2020 Iota Category 1 266 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 1 279 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

6 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 170 140 km
2012 EL SALVADOR-NICARAGUA Earthquake 6.3 m — 141 km
2001 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 0.3 m 844 135 km
2014 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake 0.0 m 1 77 km
1919 GULF OF FONSECA Earthquake — — 104 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake — — 76 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Cosiguina (29 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 29 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 49 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 62 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 68 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 68 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 79 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 86 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 87 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 105 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 123 km
Chinameca Stratovolcano 1,300 m (4,265 ft) Unknown 125 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 133 km
Tigre, El Stratovolcano 1,640 m (5,381 ft) Unknown 133 km
Usulutan Stratovolcano 1,449 m (4,754 ft) Unknown 133 km
Taburete Stratovolcano 1,172 m (3,845 ft) Unknown 140 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 81°F (27°C) 0.1 in
February 82°F (28°C) 0.0 in Driest
March 83°F (29°C) 0.1 in
April 85°F (29°C) 0.4 in Warmest
May 83°F (29°C) 8.6 in
June 81°F (27°C) 13.1 in
July 82°F (28°C) 9.2 in
August 82°F (28°C) 8.9 in
September 80°F (27°C) 15.5 in Wettest
October 80°F (27°C) 13.9 in
November 80°F (27°C) 2.9 in
December 80°F (27°C) 0.2 in Coldest

Jiquilillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in December to 85°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 73.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (15.5") and February the driest (0.0").

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Restaurants in Jiquilillo

2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Bar Lupita
Pescadito Frito

Airports Near Jiquilillo

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acensa Airport—Small Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport—Small Airport
Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport—Small Airport
Choluteca Airport—Small Airport
Corinto Airport—Small Airport
El Papalon Airport—Small Airport
El Tamarindo Airport—Small Airport
El Tesoro Airport—Small Airport
La Aramuaca 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
San Bernardo Airport—Small Airport
San Lorenzo Airport—Small Airport
San Ramon Airport—Small Airport
Sur Agropecuaria Airport—Small Airport

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua

🇳🇮 About Nicaragua

Capital Managua
Population 6,465,513
Area 129,494 km²
GDP (USD) $17,805,842,284
GDP per capita $2,609
HDI 0.706
Life expectancy 75.0 years
Internet users 58.2%
Urban population 59.1%
Currency NIO (Cordoba)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +505
TLD .ni
Driving side right

Volcanoes Near Jiquilillo

Volcano Type Elevation Last Eruption
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m 1859

Public Holidays in Nicaragua

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 1 Air Force Day Air Force Day
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Holy Thursday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 27 Army Day Army Day
Jul 19 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Sep 14 Battle of San Jacinto Battle of San Jacinto
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 12 Indigenous Resistance Day Indigenous Resistance Day
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Jiquilillo

What is the population of Jiquilillo?

Jiquilillo has a population of 4,142 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 1,826.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Jiquilillo?

Jiquilillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 82°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 81°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 212 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.0 inches.

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