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LLano de La Cruz, Nicaragua

Jinotega Department · Nicaragua

LLano de La Cruz is a small town in Jinotega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 1,643. Elevation: 3,212 ft (979 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,643 Population 4/sq mi density
3,212 ft Elevation 979 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
49.0 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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People

Population1,643
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain49.0 in/yr
Sunny Days247/yr
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Population1,643
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Coordinates13.1249°, -86.0094°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceJinotega Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation49.0 inches (1,244 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About LLano de La Cruz

LLano de La Cruz is a small town in Nicaragua (Jinotega Department) with a population of 1,643. The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet (979 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.0 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

LLano de La Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 247 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 49.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 3,212 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.6°F
33% above Nicaragua avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days247 days/yr

Geography

Elevation3,212 ft (979 m)
Area416.3 sq mi (1,078.2 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates13.1249°N, 86.0094°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 49.0"
29% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 8.90"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.51"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

336 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.8 on Aug 1, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 108 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 90 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 103 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 150 km
Oct 1, 2004 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 138 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 117 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 94 km
Apr 12, 2001 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.4 112 km
Jul 12, 2020 5 km WNW of El Crucero, Nicaragua M5.4 129 km
Jun 22, 1990 17 km E of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 137 km
Jul 6, 2000 6 km SW of Granada, Nicaragua M5.4 138 km
Apr 11, 2014 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.3 123 km
Feb 24, 2024 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua M5.3 150 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 110 km
Mar 24, 2019 28 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.3 141 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 105 km
Aug 5, 1999 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.2 119 km
Aug 2, 2002 20 km SW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.2 133 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 146 km
Aug 5, 1999 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 81 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 169 km
2020 Eta Category 4 200 km
2020 Iota Category 4 108 km
2016 Otto Category 3 275 km
2009 Ida Category 1 262 km
2007 Felix Category 4 186 km
2005 Beta Category 2 242 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 217 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 166 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (43 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 43 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 97 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 97 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 102 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 102 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 103 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 105 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 107 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 117 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 118 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 128 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 134 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 145 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 157 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 170 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 0.9 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 0.6 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.5 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
May 74°F (24°C) 5.2 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 5.1 in
August 72°F (22°C) 5.9 in
September 72°F (22°C) 8.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 7.9 in
November 70°F (21°C) 2.8 in
December 69°F (21°C) 1.1 in

LLano de La Cruz has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (8.9") and March the driest (0.5").

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Museums in LLano de La Cruz

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de cultura Noel Ortuño
Casa Museo Blanca Aráuz
Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca
Chocolate Factory
Museo
Museo del Café
Museo del Café
Museo Municipal
Museo Pre-Colombino de Chagüitillo
Museo Santuario El Tepeyac

Libraries in LLano de La Cruz

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banco Central De Nicaragua0.0
Biblioteca Dr. Jaime Incer Barquero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Francisco Moreno"0.0
Librería Cristiana0.0
Patricio Stenstrom0.0

Farmers Markets in LLano de La Cruz

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercadito
Mercado Guanuca
Mercado Municipal de Jinotega
Mercado Municipal de San Rafael del Norte
Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián de Yalí
Mercado Sur Matagalpa
Mercado Sur Matagalpa Veduras

Restaurants in LLano de La Cruz

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campestre Santa María

Gas Stations in LLano de La Cruz

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Petronic El Chipote

Stadiums & Teams in LLano de La Cruz

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Airports Near LLano de La Cruz

8 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
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 LLano de La Cruz

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Santísima Trinidad

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 LLano de La Cruz

What is the population of LLano de La Cruz?

LLano de La Cruz has a population of 1,643 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 416.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in LLano de La Cruz?

LLano de La Cruz has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.0 inches.

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