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La Dalia, Nicaragua

Matagalpa Department · Nicaragua

La Dalia is a small city in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua with a population of 5,925. Elevation: 2,500 ft (762 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

5,925 Population 14/sq mi density
2,500 ft Elevation 762 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
83.1 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About La Dalia

La Dalia

La Dalia, med 5 925 invånare (2005), är centralorten i kommunen El Tuma - La Dalia i departementet Matagalpa, Nicaragua. Den ligger i den bergiga centrala delen av landet, 43 kilometer nordost om Matagalpa.

People

Population5,925
Density14/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain83.1 in/yr
Sunny Days343/yr
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Population5,925
Population Density14 / sq mi
Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Coordinates13.1365°, -85.7374°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceMatagalpa Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation83.1 inches (2,111 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About La Dalia

La Dalia is a small city in Nicaragua (Matagalpa Department) with a population of 5,925. The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet (762 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 83.1 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

La Dalia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 343 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 83.1 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,500 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.2°F
34% above Nicaragua avg
January Average71°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days343 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,500 ft (762 m)
Area416.3 sq mi (1,078.2 km²)
Population Density14/sq mi
Coordinates13.1365°N, 85.7374°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 83.1"
119% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.60"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.70"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

197 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Oct 7, 2024.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 137 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 107 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 125 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 120 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 114 km
Jul 6, 2000 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 142 km
Apr 12, 2001 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.4 131 km
Jun 22, 1990 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 136 km
Jul 12, 2020 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua M5.4 142 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 132 km
Apr 11, 2014 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.3 138 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 116 km
Aug 5, 1999 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.2 138 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 134 km
Apr 14, 2014 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua M5.2 124 km
Jan 7, 2020 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.2 125 km
Aug 5, 1999 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 105 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 145 km
Jul 8, 2000 1 km SW of Niquinohomo, Nicaragua M5.2 144 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua M5.1 141 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 1 146 km
2020 Eta Category 4 172 km
2020 Iota Category 4 86 km
2016 Otto Category 3 265 km
2009 Ida Category 1 233 km
2007 Felix Category 5 167 km
2005 Beta Category 3 213 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 191 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 150 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (72 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 72 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 93 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 118 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 119 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 125 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 126 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 128 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 130 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 133 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 136 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 138 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 146 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 148 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 157 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 178 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (21°C) 1.6 in
February 70°F (21°C) 0.9 in
March 73°F (23°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.4 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 9.6 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 7.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 6.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.2 in
October 72°F (22°C) 8.6 in
November 71°F (21°C) 3.3 in
December 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in Coldest

La Dalia has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.4 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.6") and March the driest (0.7").

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Schools in La Dalia

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Kansas City
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Museums in La Dalia

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca
Chocolate Factory
Museo del Café

Libraries in La Dalia

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banco Central De Nicaragua0.0
Biblioteca Dr. Jaime Incer Barquero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Francisco Moreno"0.0
Librería Cristiana0.0
Patricio Stenstrom0.0

Farmers Markets in La Dalia

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Guanuca
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de El Cua
Mercado Sur Matagalpa
Mercado Sur Matagalpa Veduras

Clinics in La Dalia

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Rehabilitación
Hospital Primario Heroes y Martires San José de las Mulas

Gas Stations in La Dalia

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

NI #3108347594

Stadiums & Teams in La Dalia

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Airports Near La Dalia

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in La Dalia

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Concepción de María
Iglesia Nuestra Señora de Lourdes
Rios de Agua Viva

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Waterfalls
1
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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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 La Dalia

What is the population of La Dalia?

La Dalia has a population of 5,925 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 14 people per square mile, spread across 416.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in La Dalia?

La Dalia has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 343 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 83.1 inches.

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