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La Conquista, Nicaragua
Carazo Department · Nicaragua
La Conquista is a small town in Carazo Department, Nicaragua with a population of 919. Elevation: 646 ft (197 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About La Conquista
The Spanish colonization of the Americas began in 1493 on the Caribbean island of Hispaniola after the initial 1492 voyage of Genoese mariner Christopher Columbus under license from Queen Isabella I of Castile. These overseas territories of the Spanish Empire were under the jurisdiction of Crown of Castile until the last territory was lost in 1898. Spaniards saw the dense populations of Indigenous peoples as an important economic resource and the territory claimed as potentially producing great wealth for individual Spaniards and the crown. Religion played an important role in the Spanish conquest and incorporation of indigenous peoples, bringing them into the Catholic Church peacefully or by force. The crown created civil and religious structures to administer the vast territory. Spanish men and women settled in greatest numbers where there were dense indigenous populations and the existence of valuable resources for extraction.
People
Climate
| Population | 919 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7343°, -86.1928° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Carazo Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 53.0 inches (1,347 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Conquista
La Conquista is a small town in Nicaragua (Carazo Department) with a population of 919. The city sits at an elevation of 646 feet (197 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 77°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 53.0 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.5°F |
| 45% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 646 ft (197 m) |
| Area | 503.5 sq mi (1,304.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7343°N, 86.1928°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Mombacho (27 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 27 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 28 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 31 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 41 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 45 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 59 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 66 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 85 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 100 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 102 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 109 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 120 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 138 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 78°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.5 in | |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 78°F (25°C) | 11.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 2.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
La Conquista has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 77°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 53.0 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.6") and February the driest (0.0").
Schools in La Conquista
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela 30 de mayo el pedernal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near La Conquista
6 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 |
Museums in La Conquista
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Historical Train (Open Air) | ||||
| Mi Museo - Museo arqueológico de cerámica precolombina | ||||
| Museo Augusto C. Sandino | ||||
| Museo camilo ortega | ||||
| Museo de Héroes de Nandaime | ||||
| Museo del Folclor | ||||
| Old Railway Station | ||||
| Old Railway Station of Masaya | ||||
| Volcán Masaya Museum |
Libraries in La Conquista
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Conquista
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo mercadito | |||||
| Casa de las Artesanias | |||||
| Local market Ernesto Fernández | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado De Artesania Masatepe | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez | |||||
| Plaza de la cultura | |||||
| San Marcos Municipal Market |
Breweries in La Conquista
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cervecera |
Stadiums & Teams in La Conquista
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Conquista
19 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 |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) 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 |
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What is the population of La Conquista?
La Conquista has a population of 919 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 503.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Conquista?
La Conquista has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 77°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 53.0 inches.