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La Paz Centro, Nicaragua
León Department · Nicaragua
La Paz Centro is a small city in León Department, Nicaragua with a population of 23,481. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About La Paz Centro
La Paz Centro is a town and a municipality in the León Department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 23,481 |
| Population Density | 47 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.3400°, -86.6753° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | León Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.1 inches (1,475 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About La Paz Centro
La Paz Centro is a small city in Nicaragua (León Department) with a population of 23,481. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.1 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in La Paz Centro
La Paz Centro has an average annual temperature of 28.5°C (83°F). The hottest month is Apr (31.1°C), the coldest is Nov (26.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1918 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 231 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 504.4 sq mi (1,306.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 47/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3400°N, 86.6753°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.9 m (32 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 9.9 m | 170 | 138 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Pilas, Las (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 17 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 17 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 19 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 35 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 38 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 46 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 54 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 68 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 120 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.2 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 10.7 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.2 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.8 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 12.6 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
La Paz Centro has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 58.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (12.6") and January the driest (0.1").
Radio Stations near La Paz Centro
4 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Radio | Nicaragua | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Conexión Romántica | — | MP3 | |
| Fiesta Latina 89.1 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stereo Mundo 91.9 FM | christian, christian-gospel | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in La Paz Centro
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Archivo Alfonso Cortez | ||||
| Museo Archivo Rubén Darío | ||||
| Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián | ||||
| Museo de la Revolución | ||||
| Museo de Leyendas y Tradiciones | ||||
| Museo Entomológico | ||||
| Museum Adiact |
Libraries in La Paz Centro
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facultad Derecho UNAN León | 0.0 | |||||
| Mariano Fiallos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in La Paz Centro
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anexo Mercado Central | |||||
| Cerdo | |||||
| Mercadito nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Central |
Restaurants in La Paz Centro
2 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in La Paz Centro
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in La Paz Centro
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in La Paz Centro
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in La Paz Centro
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near La Paz Centro
14 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near La Paz Centro
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Ruins of León Viejo | Cultural | 2000 |
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What is the population of La Paz Centro?
La Paz Centro has a population of 23,481 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 47 people per square mile, spread across 504.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in La Paz Centro?
La Paz Centro has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.1 inches.