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Niquinohomo, Nicaragua

Masaya Department · Nicaragua

Niquinohomo is a small city in Masaya Department, Nicaragua with a population of 7,732. Elevation: 1,535 ft (468 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).

7,732 Population 625/sq mi density
1,535 ft Elevation 468 meters
77°F Avg Temperature 25°C
56.5 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Niquinohomo

Niquinohomo

Niquinohomo is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua.
It is home to the oldest extant church in Nicaragua; Church of Saint Ann. The city's patron saint, as well as the birthplace of Augusto César Sandino, after whom the Sandinista movement was named.

People

Population7,732
Density625/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp77°F (25°C)
Rain56.5 in/yr
Sunny Days234/yr
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Population7,732
Population Density625 / sq mi
Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Coordinates11.9052°, -86.0945°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceMasaya Department
Average Temperature77°F (25°C)
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation56.5 inches (1,434 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Niquinohomo

Niquinohomo is a small city in Nicaragua (Masaya Department) with a population of 7,732. The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet (468 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 Niquinohomo

Niquinohomo 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.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 154.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 149.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 182.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 204.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 256.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.0
Niquinohomo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winters average 75°F in January while summers reach 77°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 234 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 56.5 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,535 feet.

Temperature

75°F Jan (24°C) 77°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.4°F
43% above Nicaragua avg
January Average75°F (24°C)
July Average77°F (25°C)
Sunny Days234 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,535 ft (468 m)
Area12.4 sq mi (32.1 km²)
Population Density625/sq mi
Coordinates11.9052°N, 86.0945°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 56.5"
49% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 10.91"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.24"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,483 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 2, 1992 83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M7.7 137 km
Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 58 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 74 km
Mar 3, 1996 39 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 87 km
Apr 21, 2022 55 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 102 km
Jul 2, 2005 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.6 74 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 38 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 92 km
Aug 3, 2005 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M6.3 95 km
Mar 2, 2004 33 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.2 80 km
Apr 29, 2004 49 km SW of La Cruz, Costa Rica M6.2 123 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 63 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 114 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 140 km
Sep 2, 1992 58 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.0 96 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 134 km
Oct 9, 1998 51 km S of El Rosario, Nicaragua M6.0 76 km
Nov 17, 1996 27 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.0 92 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 19 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 49 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

8 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 158 km
2020 Eta Category 4 287 km
2020 Iota Category 4 222 km
2016 Otto Category 3 172 km
2009 Ida Category 1 293 km
2005 Beta Category 2 268 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 211 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 120 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

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 110 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Masaya (12 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 12 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 13 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 16 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 34 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 36 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 46 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 59 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 66 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 75 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 92 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 94 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 101 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 112 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 123 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 133 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

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

Niquinohomo 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").

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Schools in Niquinohomo

7 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Emmanuel Mongalo y Rubio
Benjamín Linder
Escuela Primaria - La Marimba
Escuela Benito Juarez
Colegio Santa maria
Instituto Nacional Augusto Cesar Sandino
El Edén
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Radio Stations near Niquinohomo

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 Niquinohomo

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
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 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
Viva Sandino
Viva Sandino
Volcán Masaya Museum

Libraries in Niquinohomo

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Braile0.0
Biblioteca Centro Cultural Batahola Norte0.0
Biblioteca Esmán Marín0.0
Biblioteca José Coronel Urtecho, UCA0.0
Biblioteca Julio Buitrago0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío0.0
Biblioteca Pablo Antonio Cuadra0.0
Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán0.0
Bilioteca Municipal0.0
Casa de Cultura0.0
Centro de Copias YOKI0.0
Élvis Díaz Romero0.0
Industria López0.0
José Coronel Urtecho0.0
Librería0.0
Librería Aura0.0
Librería Polisal0.0
Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños0.0

Farmers Markets in Niquinohomo

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
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 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 Niquinohomo

6 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Campestre Bonanza
La Meseta
Olla de Barro
Rancho Nicarao
Restaurante del campo
Restaurante La Bandeja

Monuments in Niquinohomo

1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Estatua Augusto C. Sandino

Dentists in Niquinohomo

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

clínica Dental

Breweries in Niquinohomo

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa cervecera

Stadiums & Teams in Niquinohomo

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Nacional de fútbol de Nicaragua
Estadio Nacional Soberanía

Airports Near Niquinohomo

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge Airport
Aeroservicios ALA AirportSmall Airport
Altamira AirportSmall Airport
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
Costa Esmeralda AirportECISmall Airport
El Coyol AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
Hato Grande AirportSmall Airport
La Cicaya AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Las Chacaras AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Las Parcelas AirportSmall Airport
Los Brasiles AirportSmall Airport
Malacataya AirportSmall Airport
Montelimar AirportSmall Airport
Omtepe AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport
RivasSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Niquinohomo

81 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
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
Laboratorio Clínico C.J. Finlay
Lic. Nubia Flores
Medlab
Oftalmolaser
Omnilife #Puente
Operación Sonrisa
Orthoclinic #Puente
Policlínica Lomas del Valle
Policlinica nicaragüense
Popolna
Puesto Médico Carlos Marx
Puesto Médico José Dolores Estrada
Puesto Médico Selim Shible
Richard' Clínica
Zmedical Clínica Especializada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Niquinohomo

6 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Casa Cural
Iglesia Bautista
Iglesia Catolica
Iglesia de Pío XII
Iglesia de Santa Ana
Iglesia El Calvario

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Postal Code
42700

🇳🇮 About Nicaragua

Capital Managua
Population 6,465,513
Area 129,494 km²
GDP (USD) $17,805,842,284
GDP per capita $2,609
HDI 0.706
Life expectancy 75.0 years
Internet users 58.2%
Urban population 59.1%
Currency NIO (Cordoba)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +505
TLD .ni
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nicaragua

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 1 Air Force Day Air Force Day
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Holy Thursday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 27 Army Day Army Day
Jul 19 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Sep 14 Battle of San Jacinto Battle of San Jacinto
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 12 Indigenous Resistance Day Indigenous Resistance Day
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Niquinohomo

What is the population of Niquinohomo?

Niquinohomo has a population of 7,732 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 625 people per square mile, spread across 12.4 square miles.

What is the weather like in Niquinohomo?

Niquinohomo 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.

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