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Karawala, Nicaragua

South Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua

Karawala is a small town in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 802. Elevation: 36 ft (11 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

Data updated June 2026

802 Population 0/sq mi density
36 ft Elevation 11 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
102.4 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Karawala

Desembocadura de Río Grande is a municipality of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region in the Republic of Nicaragua. The head town is the locality of Karawala.

People

Population802
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain102.4 in/yr
Sunny Days165/yr
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Population802
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Coordinates12.9307°, -83.5772°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceSouth Caribbean Coast
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation102.4 inches (2,601 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Karawala

Karawala is a small town in Nicaragua (South Caribbean Coast) with a population of 802. The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet (11 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 102.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Karawala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 102.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 36 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average77.7°F
44% above Nicaragua avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (26°C)
Sunny Days165 days/yr

Geography

Elevation36 ft (11 m)
Area2,108.1 sq mi (5,460.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates12.9307°N, 83.5772°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 102.4"
169% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 17.50"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

7 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M5.5. Most recent: M4.4 on Apr 18, 2011.

Aug 13, 2000 18 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua M5.5 119 km
Aug 13, 2000 36 km ESE of Corn Island, Nicaragua M5.2 132 km
Aug 15, 2002 14 km S of Bluefields, Nicaragua M4.5 118 km
Apr 18, 2011 39 km SE of Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua M4.4 101 km
Sep 3, 2002 26 km SE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.2 138 km
Jun 23, 1997 48 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua M3.9 149 km
May 6, 2006 40 km SSW of Bluefields, Nicaragua M3.8 145 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 59 km
2020 Eta Category 4 85 km
2020 Iota Category 4 75 km
2016 Otto Category 3 216 km
2009 Ida Category 1 4 km
2007 Felix Category 5 154 km
2005 Beta Category 3 9 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 89 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 115 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 75°F (24°C) 5.2 in Coldest
February 76°F (24°C) 2.4 in
March 78°F (26°C) 1.7 in Driest
April 79°F (26°C) 2.3 in
May 80°F (27°C) 7.9 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 14.4 in
July 78°F (26°C) 17.5 in Wettest
August 78°F (25°C) 14.3 in
September 79°F (26°C) 10.5 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 8.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 5.9 in

Karawala has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 102.5 inches, with July being the wettest month (17.5") and March the driest (1.7").

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Schools in Karawala

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Secundaria Ulwa Karawala
School of Karawala
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Airports Near Karawala

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Alamicamba AirportSmall Airport
Karawala AirportSmall Airport
Tierra Dorada AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Karawala

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Karawala catholic church

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

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 Karawala

What is the population of Karawala?

Karawala has a population of 802 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 0 people per square mile, spread across 2,108.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Karawala?

Karawala has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 165 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 102.4 inches.

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