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Morrito, Nicaragua
Río San Juan Department · Nicaragua
Morrito is a small town in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua with a population of 1,360. Elevation: 121 ft (37 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Morrito
Morrito is a municipality in the Río San Juan department of Nicaragua. As of 2018 the current mayor is Eda Griselda Medina.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,360 |
| Population Density | 2 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.6212°, -85.0805° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Río San Juan Department |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 77.7 inches (1,974 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Morrito
Morrito is a small town in Nicaragua (Río San Juan Department) with a population of 1,360. The city sits at an elevation of 121 feet (37 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 77.7 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.4°F |
| 47% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (25°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 195 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 121 ft (37 m) |
| Area | 648.5 sq mi (1,679.6 km²) |
| Population Density | 2/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6212°N, 85.0805°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | - | 70 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Concepcion (60 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 60 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 81 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 92 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 97 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 99 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 103 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 106 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 125 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 135 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 146 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 154 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 166 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 182 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (25°C) | 2.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 1.5 in | |
| March | 80°F (27°C) | 0.9 in | Driest |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.3 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 80°F (26°C) | 12.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 79°F (26°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 11.3 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 5.3 in | |
| December | 77°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | Coldest |
Morrito has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 77°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 77.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (12.3") and March the driest (0.9").
Airports Near Morrito
8 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| Upala Airport | UPL | Medium Airport |
| Altamira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Murcielago Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Morrito?
Morrito has a population of 1,360 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 2 people per square mile, spread across 648.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Morrito?
Morrito has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 195 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 77.7 inches.