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Posoltega, Nicaragua
Chinandega Department · Nicaragua
Posoltega is a small city in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 6,403. Elevation: 240 ft (73 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Posoltega
Posoltega is a municipality in the Chinandega department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 6,403 |
| Population Density | 91 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5442°, -86.9798° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chinandega Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 64.7 inches (1,642 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Posoltega
Posoltega is a small city in Nicaragua (Chinandega Department) with a population of 6,403. The city sits at an elevation of 240 feet (73 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 64.7 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 223 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 240 ft (73 m) |
| Area | 70.4 sq mi (182.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 91/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5442°N, 86.9798°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.9 m (32 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 9.9 m | 170 | 135 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 124 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 146 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 125 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telica (17 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 17 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 18 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 25 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 31 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 32 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 50 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 77 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 80 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 86 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 94 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 108 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 129 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 136 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| February | 80°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 8.0 in | |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 5.9 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.5 in | |
| September | 78°F (26°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 78°F (26°C) | 13.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (25°C) | 3.0 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Posoltega has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 83°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 64.7 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.3") and January the driest (0.1").
Museums in Posoltega
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Archivo Alfonso Cortez | ||||
| Museo Archivo Rubén Darío | ||||
| Museo Chorotega Nicarao Enrique Mantica | ||||
| Museo de Arte Fundación Ortiz-Gurdián | ||||
| Museo de la Revolución | ||||
| Museo de Leyendas y Tradiciones | ||||
| Museo Entomológico | ||||
| Museum Adiact |
Libraries in Posoltega
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municiap José Montealegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Biblia | 0.0 | |||||
| Facultad Derecho UNAN León | 0.0 | |||||
| Mariano Fiallos | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Posoltega
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anexo Mercado Central | |||||
| Cerdo | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Chinandega | |||||
| Mercado Central de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercosur (Mercado de Candelaria) |
Stadiums & Teams in Posoltega
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Posoltega
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of Posoltega?
Posoltega has a population of 6,403 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 91 people per square mile, spread across 70.4 square miles.
What is the weather like in Posoltega?
Posoltega has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 223 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 64.7 inches.