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Malpaisillo, Nicaragua
León Department · Nicaragua
Malpaisillo is a small city in León Department, Nicaragua with a population of 5,435. Elevation: 390 ft (119 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
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About Malpaisillo
Larreynaga is the second largest municipality in the León Department of Nicaragua. The municipality seat is the town of Malpaisillo. The estimated population of the municipality is 33,117 but it is steadily growing at a rate of 2.22% yearly.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,435 |
| Population Density | 18 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5937°, -86.6795° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | León Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 67.4 inches (1,713 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Malpaisillo
Malpaisillo is a small city in Nicaragua (León Department) with a population of 5,435. The city sits at an elevation of 390 feet (119 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 67.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.1°F |
| 48% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 352 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 390 ft (119 m) |
| Area | 308.4 sq mi (798.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 18/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5937°N, 86.6795°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 147 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Rota (9 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 9 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 10 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 11 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 18 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 24 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 37 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 54 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 66 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 88 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 106 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 107 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 115 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (29°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 7.6 in | |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.1 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.4 in | |
| August | 80°F (27°C) | 7.0 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 13.3 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Malpaisillo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 62.1 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.4") and January the driest (0.1").
Schools in Malpaisillo
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 18 de Julio | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Manuel Ignacio Pereira | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Malpaisillo
2 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Radio | Nicaragua | — | MP3 | |
| Fiesta Latina 89.1 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps |
Museums in Malpaisillo
| 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 Malpaisillo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Facultad Derecho UNAN León | 0.0 | |||||
| Mariano Fiallos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Malpaisillo
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anexo Mercado Central | |||||
| Cerdo | |||||
| Mercadito nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Central |
Train Stations in Malpaisillo
1 train stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Malpaisillo
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Malpaisillo
22 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia 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 |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Malpaisillo?
Malpaisillo has a population of 5,435 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 18 people per square mile, spread across 308.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Malpaisillo?
Malpaisillo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 352 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 67.4 inches.