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Matagalpa, Nicaragua
Matagalpa Department · Nicaragua
Matagalpa is a large city in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua with a population of 109,089. Elevation: 2,260 ft (689 m). Average temperature: 71°F (22°C).
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About Matagalpa
Matagalpa is a city in Nicaragua which is the capital of the department of Matagalpa. The city has a population of 112,697, while the population of the department is 606,643. Matagalpa is Nicaragua's seventh largest city, the largest in the country's interior, and one of the most commercially active outside of Managua. Matagalpa is known as the "Pearl of the North" and "Land of Eternal Spring."
People
Climate
| Population | 109,089 |
| Population Density | 273 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.9280°, -85.9191° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Matagalpa Department |
| Average Temperature | 71°F (22°C) |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 59.1 inches (1,502 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Matagalpa
Matagalpa is a large city in Nicaragua (Matagalpa Department) with a population of 109,089. The city sits at an elevation of 2,260 feet (689 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 71°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 59.1 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Matagalpa
Matagalpa has an average annual temperature of 24.1°C (75°F). The hottest month is Apr (26.9°C), the coldest is Dec (22.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 1443 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 71.4°F |
| 32% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 69°F (20°C) |
| July Average | 72°F (22°C) |
| Sunny Days | 229 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,260 ft (689 m) |
| Area | 400.1 sq mi (1,036.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 273/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.9280°N, 85.9191°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (59 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 59 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 88 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 89 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 96 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 97 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 100 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 106 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 120 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 123 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 134 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 158 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 69°F (20°C) | 1.7 in | Coldest |
| February | 70°F (21°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 73°F (23°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 74°F (23°C) | 5.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 73°F (23°C) | 10.1 in | Wettest |
| July | 72°F (22°C) | 7.7 in | |
| August | 72°F (22°C) | 7.1 in | |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 72°F (22°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | |
| December | 69°F (21°C) | 1.7 in |
Matagalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in January to 74°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 59.1 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.1") and March the driest (0.8").
Colleges & Universities in Matagalpa
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Cristiano Lirio de los Valles Sébaco | College | — | — |
| Colegio Diosesano La Salle | College | — | — |
| Colegio Público Augusto Cesar Sandino | College | — | — |
| Colegio Sagrado Corazón de Jesús | College | — | — |
| Colegio San Juan Pablo II | College | — | — |
| Escuela Francisco Luis Espinoza | College | — | — |
| Escuela José Dolores Rivera | College | — | — |
| Escuela Villa Valencia | College | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Benjamín Zeledón (INBZ) | College | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Sébado | College | — | — |
| UNAN | University | — | — |
| UNAN CUR Jinotega | University | — | — |
| UNAN CUR Jinotega | University | — | — |
| UNAN Jinotega - Recinto Benjamín Zeledón | University | — | — |
| UNAN Jinotega - Recinto Marlon Zelaya Cruz | University | — | — |
| Universidad Del Norte De Nicaragua | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad del Norte de Nicaragua - UNN | University | — | — |
| Universidad Martín Lutero Sede Jinotega | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Martín Lutero Sede Jinotega | University | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Popular de Nicaragua | University | — | — |
Schools in Matagalpa
24 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Las Escaleras 2 | — | — | — | — |
| Preescolar Carlos Roque | — | — | — | — |
| Preescolar La Chispa | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Tilburg-Matagalpa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela primaria Wupertal | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Eliseo Picado | — | — | — | — |
| Miguel Larreynaga | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Pública | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Oasis de Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San Luis | — | — | — | — |
| Colibri Spanish School Office | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela 2 | — | — | — | — |
| NCA Matagalpa | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Monseñor Benedicto Herrera | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Santa Teresita | — | — | — | — |
| The Academy of Language and Culture | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Simón Bolivar | — | — | — | — |
| Unides | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Guanuca | — | — | — | — |
| Unan Farem Matagalpa | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Solingalpa | — | — | — | — |
| Tae Kwon Do | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio San José | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bautista de Matagalpa | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Matagalpa
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in Matagalpa
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca | ||||
| Casa Natal Rubén Darío | ||||
| Chocolate Factory | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo del Café | ||||
| Museo Municipal | ||||
| Museo Pre-Colombino de Chagüitillo |
Libraries in Matagalpa
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banco Central De Nicaragua | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Dr. Jaime Incer Barquero | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal "Francisco Moreno" | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Cristiana | 0.0 | |||||
| Patricio Stenstrom | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Matagalpa
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado de sebaco | |||||
| Mercado Guanuca | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercado Municipal de Jinotega | |||||
| Mercado San Pedro | |||||
| Mercado Sur Matagalpa | |||||
| Mercado Sur Matagalpa Veduras |
Restaurants in Matagalpa
67 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Matagalpa
26 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Matagalpa
2 theatres within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Matagalpa
12 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Matagalpa
10 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Matagalpa
16 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Matagalpa
2 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Matagalpa
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Matagalpa
8 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Matagalpa
10 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Matagalpa
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Matagalpa
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Matagalpa
11 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Cumplida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Matagalpa
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Cargo Trans |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Matagalpa
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| anfiteatro unan farem matagalpa | |
| Casa De Dios | |
| Catedral San Pedro | |
| Comunidad Vida | |
| Ermita de Guadalupe | |
| GeorgeCell | |
| Iglesia Apostólica Y Profética Visión De Águila | |
| Iglesia Bautista El Calvario | |
| iglesia de Dios | |
| Iglesia De Dios | |
| Iglesia De Dios Pentecosta | |
| Iglesia de Restauración Monte de Sión | |
| Iglesia Dios Proveerá | |
| Iglesia Elim Matagalpa | |
| Iglesia Evangélica Pentecostés Unida. Gabaón | |
| Iglesia Jehová Shalom Matagalpa | |
| Iglesia Pentecostal Unida Latinoamericana | |
| Iglesia San Antonio | |
| Iglesia San José | |
| Iglesia Sinai Misioneria |
Quick Facts
Around Matagalpa
Places within 5 km radius — OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Matagalpa
81 places within 15 km
- • Cero Grande
- • Cerro Apante
- • Cerro Apante Grande
- • Cerro Bravo
- • Cerro Buena Vista
- + 64 more
- • Cafe
- • Cerro de la Paz
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
- • Mirador
- + 7 more
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Matagalpa
What is the population of Matagalpa?
Matagalpa has a population of 109,089 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 273 people per square mile, spread across 400.1 square miles.
What is the weather like in Matagalpa?
Matagalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 71°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 229 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 59.1 inches.