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Juigalpa, Nicaragua
Chontales Department · Nicaragua
Juigalpa is a mid-size city in Chontales Department, Nicaragua with a population of 50,000. Elevation: 344 ft (105 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Juigalpa
Juigalpa is the municipal seat of Juigalpa Municipality and the capital city of the Chontales Department of Nicaragua. It is located within the municipality of Juigalpa, approximately 140 km east of Managua on Carretera Rama, in the central region of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 50,000 |
| Population Density | 77 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.1059°, -85.3655° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chontales Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.3 inches (1,558 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Juigalpa
Juigalpa is a mid-size city in Nicaragua (Chontales Department) with a population of 50,000. The city sits at an elevation of 344 feet (105 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.3 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Juigalpa
Juigalpa has an average annual temperature of 27.7°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.3°C), the coldest is Dec (25.9°C). Average annual precipitation is 1959 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.3°F |
| 47% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 225 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 344 ft (105 m) |
| Area | 647.9 sq mi (1,678.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 77/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.1059°N, 85.3655°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 129 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (45 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 69 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 88 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 104 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 107 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 132 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 142 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 150 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 152 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 153 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.9 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 4.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 9.0 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 8.4 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | Coldest |
Juigalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 61.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.6").
Colleges & Universities in Juigalpa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Nacional de Chontales | College | — | — |
| UNAN Chontales | University | — | — |
| UPONIC | University | — | — |
Schools in Juigalpa
9 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Esc. San Pablo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Los Carlitos | — | — | — | — |
| Olga Díaz Aguilar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Francisco de Asís | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Normal Regional | — | — | — | — |
| La Asuncion | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio diocesano Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela La Haya | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Juigalpa
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock FM 105.5 | classic rock, death metal | MP3 256 kbps |
Museums in Juigalpa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Arqueologico Gregorio Aguilar Barea |
Libraries in Juigalpa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Profesor Alejandro Sequeira Hernández | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Juigalpa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Mayales |
Restaurants in Juigalpa
20 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Juigalpa
2 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in Juigalpa
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Juigalpa
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Juigalpa
2 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Juigalpa
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Juigalpa
4 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Juigalpa
5 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Juigalpa
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Juigalpa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Juigalpa
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Juigalpa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Nicaragua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Juigalpa
13 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 2nd Baptist Church of Hebron | |
| Capilla Catolica San Antonio | |
| Capilla El Divino Niño | |
| Capilla Sangre de Cristo | |
| Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de los Testigos de Jehova | |
| Iglesia San Francisco de Asís | |
| JTP | |
| La Iglesia de Jesucristo de los Santos de los Últimos Días | |
| Parroquia San Martín de Porres | |
| Templo Biblico |
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What is the population of Juigalpa?
Juigalpa has a population of 50,000 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 77 people per square mile, spread across 647.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Juigalpa?
Juigalpa 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 79°F in July. The area receives 225 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.3 inches.