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Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua
North Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua
Puerto Cabezas is a mid-size city in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 33,635. Elevation: 26 ft (8 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).
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About Puerto Cabezas
Puerto Cabezas is a municipality and city in Nicaragua. It is the capital of Miskito nation in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region.
People
Climate
| Population | 33,635 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Coordinates | 14.0351°, -83.3888° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | North Caribbean Coast |
| Average Temperature | 79°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 104.7 inches (2,659 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Cabezas
Puerto Cabezas is a mid-size city in Nicaragua (North Caribbean Coast) with a population of 33,635. The city sits at an elevation of 26 feet (8 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 80°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 104.7 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Puerto Cabezas
Puerto Cabezas has an average annual temperature of 27.9°C (82°F). The hottest month is Sep (28.8°C), the coldest is Feb (26.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 2470 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.7°F |
| 46% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 80°F (27°C) |
| Sunny Days | 155 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 26 ft (8 m) |
| Area | 6,593.0 sq mi (17,075.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 14.0351°N, 83.3888°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 6.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 76°F (24°C) | 3.1 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.9 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (27°C) | 2.1 in | |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 7.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| July | 80°F (27°C) | 15.5 in | Wettest |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 13.5 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 10.8 in | |
| October | 80°F (26°C) | 12.4 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (25°C) | 8.1 in |
Puerto Cabezas has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 104.7 inches, with July being the wettest month (15.5") and March the driest (1.9").
Colleges & Universities in Puerto Cabezas
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela de Enfermería | University | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Tecnológico | University | — | — |
| Seminario Menor Bilwi Monsenor Salvador Schlaefer | College | — | — |
| Universidad Bicu Nucleo Bilwi | University | — | — |
| Universidad de las Regiones Autónomas de la Costa Caribe Nicaragüense | University | — | — |
Schools in Puerto Cabezas
23 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Cristiano Getsemani | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Bautista Montes de los Olivos | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Niño Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Adventista Porteño | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio del Niño Jesús | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Marvin Mitchel | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio del Verbo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Primario del Verbo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Moravo Primario Doris Robb Gabay | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Moravo Juan Comenios Amos | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional de Hermanos Costeños | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Julio Bucardo | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Escolar Sol de Libertad | — | — | — | — |
| Centro Bautista | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela el Retén | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Adventista Porteño | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Hermana Ana Teresa Bilwi | — | — | — | — |
| Yalawas cocinando ideas | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Cristiano Puertas del Cielo | — | — | — | — |
| Colegio Corazón del Muelle | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Feliciano Whete | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Fabián Sang Bolaños | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Normál Gran Ducado del Luxemburgo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Puerto Cabezas
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Libraries in Puerto Cabezas
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Fundación Marijn | 0.0 | |||||
| Fray Gregorio Smutko | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Cabezas
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado de la parada de los buses | |||||
| Mercado San Gerónimo |
Restaurants in Puerto Cabezas
14 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Puerto Cabezas
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Puerto Cabezas
1 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Puerto Cabezas
7 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Puerto Cabezas
1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Puerto Cabezas
1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Puerto Cabezas
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Puerto Cabezas
3 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Puerto Cabezas
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Cabezas
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Cabezas
2 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Puerto Cabezas Airport | PUZ | Medium Airport |
| Waspam Airport | WSP | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Puerto Cabezas
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Nicaragua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Puerto Cabezas
25 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Abarrotería Mano del Cielo | |
| Asamblea Iglesias cristianas | |
| Capilla del Sagrado Corazón de María | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Adventista | |
| Iglesia Alfa y Omega | |
| Iglesia Bautista | |
| Iglesia Bautista Montes de los Olivos | |
| Iglesia Catolica, San Pedro | |
| Iglesia Cristiana Verbo | |
| Iglesia de Bilwi | |
| Iglesia Episcopal Anglicana | |
| Iglesia Getsemani | |
| Iglesia Morava | |
| Iglesia Morava | |
| Iglesia Morava | |
| Iglesia Morava del Muelle | |
| Iglesia Morava Miskito | |
| Iglesia Morava Renodava | |
| Iglesia Morava Santa Trinidad |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Puerto Cabezas
What is the population of Puerto Cabezas?
Puerto Cabezas has a population of 33,635 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 6,593.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Cabezas?
Puerto Cabezas has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 80°F in July. The area receives 155 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 104.7 inches.