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La Cruz de Río Grande, Nicaragua
South Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua
La Cruz de Río Grande is a small town in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 1,669. Elevation: 75 ft (23 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About La Cruz de Río Grande
La Cruz de Río Grande is a municipality in the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua. According to the 2005 census, the population of La Cruz de Rio Grande was 3,000. It gets its name from the Rio Grande de Matagalpa which flows through it.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,669 |
| Population Density | 1 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.1129°, -84.1859° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | South Caribbean Coast |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 97.3 inches (2,471 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Cruz de Río Grande
La Cruz de Río Grande is a small town in Nicaragua (South Caribbean Coast) with a population of 1,669. The city sits at an elevation of 75 feet (23 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 97.3 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 171 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 75 ft (23 m) |
| Area | 1,537.6 sq mi (3,982.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 1/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1129°N, 84.1859°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (190 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 5.0 in | Coldest |
| February | 75°F (24°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (25°C) | 2.0 in | Driest |
| April | 79°F (26°C) | 2.6 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 8.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 14.4 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 16.1 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 13.9 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| November | 77°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.8 in |
La Cruz de Río Grande has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 97.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (16.1") and March the driest (2.0").
Clinics in La Cruz de Río Grande
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near La Cruz de Río Grande
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alamicamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Karawala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Siuna | SIU | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
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What is the population of La Cruz de Río Grande?
La Cruz de Río Grande has a population of 1,669 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 1 people per square mile, spread across 1,537.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Cruz de Río Grande?
La Cruz de Río Grande has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 171 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 97.3 inches.