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Palacagüina, Nicaragua

Madriz Department · Nicaragua

Palacagüina is a small town in Madriz Department, Nicaragua with a population of 3,678. Elevation: 1,788 ft (545 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

3,678 Population 24/sq mi density
1,788 ft Elevation 545 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
44.1 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Palacagüina

Palacagüina is a municipality in the Madriz department of Nicaragua.

People

Population3,678
Density24/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain44.1 in/yr
Sunny Days256/yr
Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)
Population3,678
Population Density24 / sq mi
Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)
Coordinates13.4557°, -86.4062°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceMadriz Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation44.1 inches (1,120 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Palacagüina

Palacagüina is a small town in Nicaragua (Madriz Department) with a population of 3,678. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet (545 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 44.1 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Palacagüina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 256 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 44.1 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 1,788 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.5°F
36% above Nicaragua avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days256 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,788 ft (545 m)
Area153.1 sq mi (396.6 km²)
Population Density24/sq mi
Coordinates13.4557°N, 86.4062°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 44.1"
16% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 8.11"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.35"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

285 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 92 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 117 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 137 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 124 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 141 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 148 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 116 km
Jan 12, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.6 146 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 108 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 113 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 129 km
Apr 12, 2001 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.4 132 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 123 km
Apr 11, 2014 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.3 150 km
May 28, 1999 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.3 144 km
Feb 24, 2024 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua M5.3 137 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 98 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 100 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 117 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 88 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 1 225 km
2020 Iota Category 3 133 km
2020 Eta Category 2 231 km
2007 Felix Category 4 194 km
2005 Beta Category 1 292 km
1998 Mitch Category 1 282 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 272 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 222 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (32 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 32 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 106 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 106 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 107 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 110 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 111 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 116 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 133 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 135 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 135 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 137 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 148 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 149 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 166 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 177 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.4 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.4 in
April 76°F (24°C) 1.1 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.8 in Warmest
June 74°F (24°C) 7.8 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
August 74°F (23°C) 5.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 8.1 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 7.6 in
November 72°F (22°C) 2.1 in
December 71°F (22°C) 0.8 in

Palacagüina has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 44.1 inches, with September being the wettest month (8.1") and February the driest (0.4").

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Schools in Palacagüina

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Instituto Nacional de Palacagüina "Rodolfo Castillo Amador"
Instituto Nacional de Palacagüina
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Radio Stations near Palacagüina

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps
Radio Juan Pablo Segundo 97.7 fm MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Palacagüina

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura Calmecalt
Museo Comunitario de Palacagüina

Libraries in Palacagüina

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Palacagüina

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián de Yalí
Mercado Municipal Ocotal

Restaurants in Palacagüina

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

La Cocina de Virfrank

Gas Stations in Palacagüina

1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Petronic Palacagüina

Gyms in Palacagüina

1 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym Monster

Stadiums & Teams in Palacagüina

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Airports Near Palacagüina

17 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Palacagüina

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Católica de Palacagüina

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Postal Code
35200

🇳🇮 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 Palacagüina

What is the population of Palacagüina?

Palacagüina has a population of 3,678 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 24 people per square mile, spread across 153.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in Palacagüina?

Palacagüina has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 256 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 44.1 inches.

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