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Masachapa, Nicaragua
Managua Department · Nicaragua
Masachapa is a small town in Managua Department, Nicaragua with a population of 5,000. Elevation: 39 ft (12 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Masachapa
Futbol Clube San Francisco Masachapa is a Nicaraguan football team currently playing in the Nicaraguan Primera División. They are based in Nandasmo.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,000 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.7869°, -86.5142° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Managua Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.2 inches (1,401 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Masachapa
Masachapa is a small town in Nicaragua (Managua Department) with a population of 5,000. The city sits at an elevation of 39 feet (12 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 79°F in January to 81°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.2 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 80.8°F |
| 50% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 81°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 240 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 39 ft (12 m) |
| Area | 495.5 sq mi (1,283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.7869°N, 86.5142°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 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 | 123 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 88 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nejapa-Miraflores (43 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 43 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 44 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 54 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 60 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 71 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 76 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 81 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 83 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 89 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 98 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 101 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 115 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 145 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F (26°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| February | 81°F (27°C) | 0.0 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | |
| April | 84°F (29°C) | 0.4 in | Warmest |
| May | 84°F (29°C) | 6.6 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 81°F (27°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 6.0 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.1 in | |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 14.7 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Coldest |
Masachapa has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 79°F in December to 84°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 55.2 inches, with October being the wettest month (14.7") and January the driest (0.0").
Radio Stations near Masachapa
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Radio | Nicaragua | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Conexión Romántica | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Cristo Viene Masaya Nicaragua | — | AAC | |
| Fiesta Latina 89.1 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stereo Mundo 91.9 FM | christian, christian-gospel | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Monimbo Radio | — | MP3 |
Farmers Markets in Masachapa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado municipal |
Restaurants in Masachapa
6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Masachapa
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Masachapa
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Masachapa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Masachapa
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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What is the population of Masachapa?
Masachapa has a population of 5,000 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 495.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Masachapa?
Masachapa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 79°F in January, while summers reach an average of 81°F in July. The area receives 240 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.2 inches.