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Las Praderas, Nicaragua
Jinotega Department · Nicaragua
Las Praderas is a small city in Jinotega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 7,836. Elevation: 1,394 ft (425 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
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About Las Praderas
Las Praderas, med 5 662 invånare (2005), är centralorten i kommunen Santa María de Pantasma i departementet Jinotega, Nicaragua. Den ligger vid floden Río Pantasma i den bergiga centrala delen av landet, 50 kilometer norr om Jinotega.<
People
Climate
| Population | 7,836 |
| Population Density | 36 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.3480°, -85.9440° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Jinotega Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 58.6 inches (1,489 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Las Praderas
Las Praderas is a small city in Nicaragua (Jinotega Department) with a population of 7,836. The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet (425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 72°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.6 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 74.7°F |
| 38% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 230 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,394 ft (425 m) |
| Area | 216.7 sq mi (561.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 36/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.3480°N, 85.9440°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (53 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 121 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 125 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 125 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 125 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 127 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 130 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 135 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 143 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 153 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 159 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 169 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 180 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 181 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 72°F (22°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 73°F (23°C) | 1.1 in | |
| March | 75°F (24°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 4.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 9.5 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 8.2 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 7.7 in | |
| September | 75°F (24°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 8.3 in | |
| November | 73°F (23°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 72°F (22°C) | 2.4 in |
Las Praderas has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 72°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.5") and March the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Las Praderas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Nacional Rosa Montoya Flores | College | — | — |
| Ricardo Morales Nueva | College | — | — |
Schools in Las Praderas
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Loma Alta | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Las Praderas
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Blanca Aráuz | ||||
| Museo Santuario El Tepeyac |
Farmers Markets in Las Praderas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Rafael del Norte | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián de Yalí |
Airports Near Las Praderas
9 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Apala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barrio El Aterrizaje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Cumplida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Noveno Batallón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Jamastran Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Las Praderas?
Las Praderas has a population of 7,836 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 216.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Las Praderas?
Las Praderas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 72°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.6 inches.