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Masaya, Nicaragua
Masaya Department · Nicaragua
Masaya is a large city in Masaya Department, Nicaragua with a population of 130,113. Elevation: 794 ft (242 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Masaya
Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name. With an estimated population of 138,657 (2022), it is Nicaragua's fourth most populous city, and is culturally known as the City of Flowers.
People
Climate
| Population | 130,113 |
| Population Density | 1,466 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.9732°, -86.0959° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Masaya Department |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 56.5 inches (1,434 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Masaya
Masaya is a large city in Nicaragua (Masaya Department) with a population of 130,113. The city sits at an elevation of 794 feet (242 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 56.5 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Masaya
Masaya has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1261 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.4°F |
| 43% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 234 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 794 ft (242 m) |
| Area | 88.7 sq mi (229.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 1,466/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.9732°N, 86.0959°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 117 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Masaya (8 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 8 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 14 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 22 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 29 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 40 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 54 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 69 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 71 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 87 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 89 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 96 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 107 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 128 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 130 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | |
| March | 79°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 9.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | |
| August | 78°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 10.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.6 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 0.9 in |
Masaya has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in January to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 56.5 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.9") and March the driest (0.2").
Colleges & Universities in Masaya
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Centro educativo nueva esperanza | College | — | — |
| Centro Tecnológico Pedro Aráuz Palacios | University | — | — |
| Centro Tecnológico Pedro Aráuz Palacios | University | — | — |
| Centro Tecnológico Pedro Aráuz Palacios | College | — | Visit → |
| Colegio María Auxiliadora | College | — | — |
| Colegio San Pablo Apóstol | College | — | — |
| Facultad Informatica | College | — | — |
| Granada Sports College | College | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Oriente (INDO) | University | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Oriente (INDO) | University | — | — |
| Instituto Politécnico - INATEC | College | — | — |
| UNAN - Universidad Nacional Autónoma Nicaragua | University | — | — |
| Unidad de posgrado Unan Farem Carazo | College | — | — |
| Unidad de posgrado Unan Farem Carazo | College | — | — |
| Universidad Hispanoamericana | College | — | — |
| Universidad Nicaragüense de Estudios Humanisticos | University | — | — |
| Universidad Santo Tomas | University | — | — |
Schools in Masaya
25 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela José Dolores Estrada | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Salesiano Don Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de Educación Especial Melania Lacayo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Anexa San Juan Bosco | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bautista - Masaya | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Héroes y Mártires de la Reforma | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Educativo Cristóbal Rugama | — | — | — | — |
| Preescolar Modelo | — | — | — | — |
| Simón Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Teresita | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Nuestra Señora del Pilar | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Central Carlos Vega Bolaños | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Humberto Alvarado | — | — | — | — |
| INHMARE | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Doctor Manuel Maldonado | — | — | — | — |
| Pre-Escolar Emilio Bottari | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Carlos Romeo | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Federico Kuhn | — | — | — | — |
| Go English academy | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Santa Rosa | — | — | — | — |
| José Dolores Estrada | — | — | — | — |
| Andres Vega Bolaño | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Laura Vicuña | — | — | — | — |
| auditorio fox | — | — | — | — |
| MASINFA | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Masaya
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 |
Museums in Masaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient footprints of Acahualinca | ||||
| Ancient footprints of Acahualinca | ||||
| Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus | ||||
| Centro de Historia Francisco Meza | ||||
| Centro de Historia Francisco Meza | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes Volcán Masaya | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Hall of Fame | ||||
| Hall of Fame | ||||
| Historical Train (Open Air) | ||||
| Mi Museo - Museo arqueológico de cerámica precolombina | ||||
| MI-25 | ||||
| MI-25 | ||||
| Museo Augusto C. Sandino | ||||
| Museo camilo ortega | ||||
| Museo de Héroes de Nandaime | ||||
| Museo del Folclor | ||||
| Museo Juan Pablo II | ||||
| Museo Juan Pablo II | ||||
| Museo Julio Buitrago | ||||
| Museo Julio Buitrago | ||||
| Museo Lolita Soriano. | ||||
| Museo Lolita Soriano. | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Nindiri | ||||
| Museo Nacudarí | ||||
| Old Railway Station | ||||
| Old Railway Station of Masaya | ||||
| Palacio Nacional de la Cultura | ||||
| Palacio Nacional de la Cultura | ||||
| Viva Sandino | ||||
| Viva Sandino | ||||
| Volcán Masaya Museum |
Libraries in Masaya
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Alemana | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Braile | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Centro Cultural Batahola Norte | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Esmán Marín | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca José Coronel Urtecho, UCA | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Julio Buitrago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pablo Antonio Cuadra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Centro de Copias YOKI | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library "La casita del árbol" | 0.0 | |||||
| Élvis Díaz Romero | 0.0 | |||||
| Industria López | 0.0 | |||||
| José Coronel Urtecho | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Aura | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Polisal | 0.0 | |||||
| Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Masaya
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo mercadito | |||||
| Calle Miel Nicaragua | |||||
| Calle Miel Nicaragua | |||||
| Carnicero | |||||
| Casa de las Artesanias | |||||
| El Chorizo | |||||
| El Zumen | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Farmers Market Las Colinas | |||||
| Galerón de Abarrotes | |||||
| Local market Ernesto Fernández | |||||
| Mercadito Bello Horizonte | |||||
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Mercado Campesino | |||||
| Mercado de Artesania | |||||
| Mercado De Artesania Masatepe | |||||
| Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya | |||||
| Mercado de Tipitapa | |||||
| Mercado Israel Lewites | |||||
| Mercado Mayoreo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez | |||||
| Mercado Roberto Huembes | |||||
| Mercado San Judas | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Candelaria | |||||
| Mercado Virgen de Candelaria | |||||
| Plaza de la cultura | |||||
| Ragar | |||||
| San Marcos Municipal Market | |||||
| Zona de Plástico |
Restaurants in Masaya
43 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Masaya
10 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Masaya
1 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Masaya
2 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Masaya
24 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Masaya
8 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Masaya
4 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Masaya
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Masaya
9 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Masaya
1 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Masaya
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Breweries in Masaya
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cervecera |
Stadiums & Teams in Masaya
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
| Estadio Nacional de fútbol de Nicaragua | ||
| Estadio Nacional Soberanía |
Airports Near Masaya
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Masaya
2 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Nicaragua | |
| DHL |
Treatment Centers in Masaya
83 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AA "El buen camino" | ||
| Audinic | ||
| Casa Nazareth | ||
| Centro de Columna y Ortopedia | ||
| Centro de Imagen y Diagnóstico Bethel Las Brisas. | ||
| centro de imágenes y diagnósticos neurocirugia | ||
| Centro de Salud Carlos Rugama | ||
| Centro de Salud Che Guevara | ||
| Centro diagnóstico por imágenes para la mujer (cim) | ||
| Centro Médico Pérez Ocón | ||
| Centro oft. Altmira | ||
| Centro Oftalmológico Dr Oscar Acevedo. (Dr Héctor Morales, Otorrinolaring.) | ||
| Centro Quirúrgico Apolonio Berrios | ||
| centro radiologico calderon Dr.Marlon Jiménez agirre | ||
| Centro Salud San Jacinto | ||
| Centro Visual Cristiano | ||
| Centro visual Cristiano | ||
| Cipro clínica de imagenes(dr. Salazar) | ||
| Clínica cardiologica del Valle | ||
| clínica DavinChi | ||
| Clínica de Alta Especialidad Da Vinci | ||
| Clínica de Asma y Alergia | ||
| Clínica de Cardioprotección del Dr Noel Lorío Juárez. | ||
| Clínica de la Audición | ||
| Clínica de Medicina General y Terapias Alternativas | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia Dr. Alejandro Saldaña | ||
| Clínica del Hígado | ||
| Clínica del Pie Bello Horizonte | ||
| Clínica del Pie Foot Life | ||
| Clínica del pie Wonderful Feet | ||
| Clínica Del Pie-Bello Horizonte | ||
| Clínica dental Dra. Laura Vargas. | ||
| Clínica dental san José | ||
| Clínica Don Bosco | ||
| Clínica Dr. Chester Medal | ||
| Clínica Dr. Christian Sánchez Castrillo (Neumólogo) | ||
| Clínica Dr. Salgado | ||
| Clinica Génesis | ||
| Clínica Las Américas | ||
| Clínica médica Pasteur | ||
| Clínica Médica Universal | ||
| Clínica Médica Vita | ||
| Clínica Munguía | ||
| Clínica Pediátrica Fontana | ||
| Clínica Plaza España | ||
| Clínica Salud del Pie | ||
| clínica Santa Fe (Dra. Guido) | ||
| Clínica Tiscapa | ||
| Clínica Vida Saludable | ||
| Clínica Villa del Sur | ||
| Consultorio Médico Siloe Dr. María Auxiliadora González | ||
| corpus cristhi | ||
| De Nefrologia | ||
| Dispromedical | ||
| Dr. Esteban Bendaña | ||
| Dr. Javier Cerpas | ||
| Dr. Lester Espinoza | ||
| Dr. Walter Díaz Neira (Neurólogo) | ||
| Dra. Deborah Elizabeth | ||
| Dra. Jackeline Lawey | ||
| DRA. Rosa Carolina | ||
| Enachem | ||
| Erendira Rizo | ||
| Esbell (Cirugía Plástica) | ||
| Especialidades Medica | ||
| Firenze | ||
| Genesis Pediatric Clinic | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico C.J. Finlay | ||
| Lic. Nubia Flores | ||
| Medlab | ||
| Oftalmolaser | ||
| Omnilife #Puente | ||
| Operación Sonrisa | ||
| Orthoclinic #Puente | ||
| Policlínica Lomas del Valle | ||
| Policlinica nicaragüense | ||
| Popolna | ||
| Puesto de Salud "La Primavera" | ||
| Puesto Médico Carlos Marx | ||
| Puesto Médico José Dolores Estrada | ||
| Puesto Médico Selim Shible | ||
| Richard' Clínica | ||
| Zmedical Clínica Especializada |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Masaya
33 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| 1ra Iglesia Apostólica de la fe en Cristo Jesús | |
| Bautista | |
| Casa de Oración | |
| El calvarito de Monimbó | |
| Filadelfia | |
| Iglesia Aposento Alto | |
| Iglesia Bautista Betel | |
| Iglesia Cuerpo de Cristo Bo Santa Delfina | |
| Iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia de Dios en El Túnel | |
| Iglesia de Dios en Nicaragua | |
| Iglesia de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción | |
| Iglesia El Calvario | |
| Iglesia Evangélica | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostés Emanuel | |
| Iglesia Filadelfia Puerta Abierta | |
| Iglesia Magdalena | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida | |
| Iglesia Rios de agua viva | |
| Iglesia San Jerónimo |
Quick Facts
Around Masaya
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
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Frequently Asked Questions About Masaya
What is the population of Masaya?
Masaya has a population of 130,113 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 1,466 people per square mile, spread across 88.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Masaya?
Masaya has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 234 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 56.5 inches.