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León, Nicaragua
León Department · Nicaragua
León is a large city in León Department, Nicaragua with a population of 144,538. Elevation: 335 ft (102 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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People
Climate
| Population | 144,538 |
| Population Density | 208 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.4353°, -86.8786° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | León Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 61.1 inches (1,551 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About León
León is a large city in Nicaragua (León Department) with a population of 144,538. The city sits at an elevation of 335 feet (102 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 80°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 61.1 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in León
León 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 | 81.1°F |
| 50% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 228 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 335 ft (102 m) |
| Area | 693.8 sq mi (1,796.9 km²) |
| Population Density | 208/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.4353°N, 86.8786°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis 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 | 131 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 136 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 142 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rota (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 19 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 21 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 22 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 33 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 37 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 62 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 70 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 96 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 97 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 113 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 124 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 126 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 80°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.5 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 7.3 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 5.3 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 12.5 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 14.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest |
León has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 61.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.0") and January the driest (0.0").
Colleges & Universities in León
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Campus Médico | University | — | — |
| Campus Médico - UNAN León | College | — | — |
| Complejo Tecnológico La Salle | College | — | Visit → |
| Edificio Central UNAN-León | College | — | — |
| Facultad De Ciencias Agrarias Y Veterinaria | University | — | — |
| Facultad de Ciencias y Tecnologia - UNAN León | College | — | — |
| INATEC - Chichigalpa | College | — | — |
| Plantel UCAN | University | — | — |
| UDM | University | — | — |
| UNAN - León | University | — | — |
| Universidad Ciencias Comerciales - UCC LEON | College | — | — |
| Universidad Cristiana Autónoma de Nicaragua | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad de Ciencias Comerciales - UCC - Campus León | University | — | — |
| Universidad Tecnológica La Salle | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in León
30 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar de Zaragoza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Asuncion | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Ramon | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Ruben Dario | — | — | — | — |
| Anexo La Salle | — | — | — | — |
| Pureza "La Providencia" | — | — | — | — |
| Casa Vicenta y Francisca | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazon De Jesus | — | — | — | — |
| Anexo La Salle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Parroquial San Juan | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio John F. Kennedy | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Felipe | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Hermita de dolores | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Teresa Arce | — | — | — | — |
| Centro de Encuentro Juvenil | — | — | — | — |
| Inatec León | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar José Madriz | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Calasanz | — | — | — | — |
| Lilly of the Valley School | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Salle | — | — | — | — |
| 6ta iglesia del Nazareno | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela para niños sordos Anne Marie | — | — | — | — |
| Universidad de Managua (UDM) | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela "Brisas De Acosasco" | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional De Occidente (I.N.O) | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bautista | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Pureza de MAria | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio las Tortuguitas | — | — | — | — |
| IPLS Leon | — | — | — | — |
| Facultad de Educación y Humanidades - UNAN León | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near León
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in León
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Archivo Alfonso Cortez | ||||
| Museo Archivo Rubén Darío | ||||
| Museo Chorotega Nicarao Enrique Mantica | ||||
| Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián | ||||
| Museo de la Revolución | ||||
| Museo de Leyendas y Tradiciones | ||||
| Museo Entomológico | ||||
| Museum Adiact |
Libraries in León
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad Derecho UNAN León | 0.0 | |||||
| Mariano Fiallos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in León
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anexo Mercado Central | |||||
| Cerdo | |||||
| Mercadito nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercosur (Mercado de Candelaria) |
Restaurants in León
120 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in León
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in León
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in León
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in León
15 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Zoos in León
1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in León
31 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in León
32 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in León
19 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in León
12 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in León
14 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in León
18 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in León
2 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in León
6 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in León
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near León
16 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 |
| Estelí Airport | — | 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 |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in León
3 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Nicaragua | |
| DHL | |
| Encomiendas a C.R. |
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near León
1 UNESCO sites.
| Site | Category | Year |
|---|---|---|
| León Cathedral | Cultural | 2011 |
Churches & Religious Organizations in León
47 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 3ra Iglesia Apostolica de la fe en Cristo Jesús | |
| 3ra Iglesia Congregacional Pentecostés | |
| Capilla La Asunción | |
| Casa de Oración Iglesia Apostolica | |
| Casa de Oriación | |
| Casa Vicenta y Francisca | |
| Catedral de León | |
| Centro Cristiano de Avivanintro | |
| colegio parroquial santa lucia | |
| El Calvario | |
| Gym metrospa | |
| Iglesia Adventista del Séptimo Día | |
| Iglesia Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Cristo | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de la Merced | |
| Iglesia de la Recolección | |
| Iglesia de Restauracion Dios es Amor | |
| Iglesia El Laborío |
Quick Facts
Around León
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near León
24 places within 15 km
- • Cerro de Las Mercedes
- • Cerro de Oro
- • Cerro El Brujo
- • Cerro El Fortín
- • Cerro Grande
- + 11 more
- • iglesia Veracruz
- • Ruinas de Iglesia San Sebastián
- • ABUELA.
- • Casa Deborag
- • fotin de acosasco
- • GERMAN SEVILLA
- • La abula
- + 1 more
🇳🇮 About Nicaragua
UNESCO World Heritage Sites Near León
Public Holidays in Nicaragua
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About León
What is the population of León?
León has a population of 144,538 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 208 people per square mile, spread across 693.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in León?
León has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 80°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 228 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 61.1 inches.