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Pantasma, Nicaragua

Jinotega Department · Nicaragua

Pantasma is a small town in Jinotega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 0. Elevation: 1,394 ft (425 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

Data updated June 2026

1,394 ft Elevation 425 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
51.3 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Pantasma

Pantasma is a region in the north of Nicaragua. In the Miskito language the word Pantasma means small humans or flat head. The Spanish word Fantasma origins from the Greek Phantasma and means ghost.

People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain51.3 in/yr
Sunny Days348/yr
Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Coordinates13.3491°, -85.9437°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceJinotega Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Annual Precipitation51.3 inches (1,302 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Pantasma

Pantasma is a small town in Nicaragua (Jinotega Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet (425 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 72°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.3 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Pantasma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 73°F in January while summers reach 72°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 348 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 51.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,394 feet.

Temperature

73°F Jan (23°C) 72°F Jul (22°C)
Annual Average71.8°F
33% above Nicaragua avg
January Average73°F (23°C)
July Average72°F (22°C)
Sunny Days348 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,394 ft (425 m)
Area216.7 sq mi (561.2 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates13.3491°N, 85.9437°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 51.3"
35% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.10"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.60"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

166 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 19, 2025.

Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 115 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 125 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 126 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 141 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 118 km
Apr 12, 2001 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.4 137 km
Apr 11, 2014 13 km WSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.3 148 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 134 km
Aug 5, 1999 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 105 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 133 km
Apr 14, 2014 3 km WNW of Managua, Nicaragua M5.2 138 km
Jan 7, 2020 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.2 134 km
Aug 5, 1999 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.2 144 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 121 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 113 km
Jan 3, 2002 12 km NE of Chichigalpa, Nicaragua M5.1 133 km
Aug 5, 1999 5 km W of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.1 140 km
Jan 23, 1991 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua M5.1 83 km
Mar 28, 2005 8 km NNE of Telica, Nicaragua M5.1 127 km
Aug 20, 2017 9 km WNW of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M4.9 139 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

10 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 178 km
2020 Eta Category 4 185 km
2020 Iota Category 4 89 km
2016 Otto Category 3 295 km
2009 Ida Category 1 259 km
2007 Felix Category 5 162 km
2005 Beta Category 2 240 km
1998 Mitch Category 1 285 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 222 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 182 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 53 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 119 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 122 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 125 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 125 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 125 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 128 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 131 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 136 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 143 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 154 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 159 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 169 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 181 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 181 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 73°F (23°C) 1.9 in
February 70°F (21°C) 1.0 in
March 72°F (22°C) 0.6 in Driest
April 74°F (23°C) 1.3 in
May 75°F (24°C) 5.1 in Warmest
June 73°F (23°C) 9.1 in Wettest
July 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
August 72°F (22°C) 6.7 in
September 73°F (23°C) 8.8 in
October 72°F (22°C) 8.1 in
November 70°F (21°C) 3.3 in
December 69°F (21°C) 2.0 in Coldest

Pantasma has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 69°F in December to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 54.6 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.1") and March the driest (0.6").

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Schools in Pantasma

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar Publico Luis Alfonso Velázquez Flores
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Museums in Pantasma

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Blanca Aráuz
Museo Santuario El Tepeyac

Farmers Markets in Pantasma

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal de San Rafael del Norte
Mercado Municipal de San Sebastián de Yalí

Clinics in Pantasma

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de Salud Adelina Ortega

Airports Near Pantasma

9 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Pantasma

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores
Parroquia Nuestra Señora de los Dolores

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua

🇳🇮 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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What is the weather like in Pantasma?

Pantasma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 72°F in July. The area receives 348 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 51.3 inches.

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