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Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua
South Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua
Nueva Guinea is a mid-size city in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 52,929. Elevation: 696 ft (212 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).
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About Nueva Guinea
Nueva Guinea is a town and a municipality in the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 52,929 |
| Population Density | 49 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.6876°, -84.4562° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | South Caribbean Coast |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 100.2 inches (2,545 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Nueva Guinea
Nueva Guinea is a mid-size city in Nicaragua (South Caribbean Coast) with a population of 52,929. The city sits at an elevation of 696 feet (212 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 100.2 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Nueva Guinea
Nueva Guinea has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (27.8°C), the coldest is Dec (24.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 2132 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.8°F |
| 44% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 161 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 696 ft (212 m) |
| Area | 1,089.6 sq mi (2,822.0 km²) |
| Population Density | 49/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.6876°N, 84.4562°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 | — | 97 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Concepcion (128 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 128 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 129 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 134 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 139 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 154 km |
| Platanar | Stratovolcano(es) | 2,267 m (7,438 ft) | Unknown | 155 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 165 km |
| Poas | Stratovolcano | 2,708 m (8,885 ft) | 2019 | 167 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 168 km |
| Barva | Complex | 2,906 m (9,534 ft) | -6050 | 177 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 189 km |
| Turrialba | Stratovolcano | 3,340 m (10,958 ft) | 2019 | 200 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.7 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 2.5 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.0 in | |
| May | 80°F (27°C) | 7.6 in | Warmest |
| June | 79°F (26°C) | 12.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 15.7 in | Wettest |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 11.5 in | |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 8.5 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 6.6 in | Coldest |
Nueva Guinea has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 100.2 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.7") and March the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Nueva Guinea
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Subcede Inatec Nueva Guinea | College | — | Visit → |
| Universidad Martin Lutero | University | — | — |
| URACCAN - IES | University | — | — |
Schools in Nueva Guinea
18 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Rubén Darío | — | — | — | — |
| Inatec | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio César Augusto Salinas | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Esperancita | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Público Alfonso Cortez | — | — | — | — |
| escuela primaria | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Montessori Jan Amos Comenius | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Salle | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Manto de Gracia | — | — | — | — |
| Inatec | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela María Nella Callejas | — | — | — | — |
| URACCAN | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio La Esperanza | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Rafael Rosales | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela de oficio | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
Restaurants in Nueva Guinea
8 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Nueva Guinea
5 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Nueva Guinea
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Nueva Guinea
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Nueva Guinea
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Nueva Guinea
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Nueva Guinea
3 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Nueva Guinea
4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Nueva Guinea
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Nueva Guinea
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bluefields Airport | BEF | Medium Airport |
| Los Chiles Airport | LSL | Medium Airport |
| San Carlos Airport | NCR | Small Airport |
| Tierra Dorada Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Nueva Guinea
12 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Casa de Adoración | |
| Catedral Nueva Guinea | |
| Iglesia Adventista Septimo Dia | |
| Iglesia Catolica | |
| Iglesia catolica | |
| iglesia catolica | |
| Iglesia de Dios, Zona # 4 | |
| Iglesia Ebenezer | |
| iglesia evangelica | |
| Iglesia Profesias | |
| Salón de Reino, Testigo de Jehová | |
| Salón de Reino, Testigo de Jehová |
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What is the population of Nueva Guinea?
Nueva Guinea has a population of 52,929 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 49 people per square mile, spread across 1,089.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Nueva Guinea?
Nueva Guinea has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 161 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 100.2 inches.