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Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua
Chinandega Department · Nicaragua
Puerto Morazán is a small city in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 7,671. Elevation: 3 ft (1 m). Average temperature: 83°F (28°C).
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About Puerto Morazán
Puerto Morazán is a municipality in the Chinandega department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,671 |
| Population Density | 28 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.8508°, -87.1720° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chinandega Department |
| Average Temperature | 83°F (28°C) |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 66.4 inches (1,686 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Puerto Morazán
Puerto Morazán is a small city in Nicaragua (Chinandega Department) with a population of 7,671. The city sits at an elevation of 3 feet (1 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 83°F (28°C). Temperatures range from 82°F in January to 83°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 66.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 82.8°F |
| 53% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| July Average | 83°F (29°C) |
| Sunny Days | 218 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 3 ft (1 m) |
| Area | 271.7 sq mi (703.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 28/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.8508°N, 87.1720°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 109 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 87 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Cristobal (25 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 25 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 45 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 46 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 57 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 64 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 66 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 73 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 84 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 113 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 123 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 144 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 146 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 153 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 82°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 83°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 84°F (29°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 86°F (30°C) | 0.7 in | Warmest |
| May | 85°F (29°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 83°F (28°C) | 11.6 in | |
| July | 83°F (29°C) | 7.2 in | |
| August | 83°F (28°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 81°F (27°C) | 14.2 in | Wettest |
| October | 81°F (27°C) | 12.8 in | |
| November | 81°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 81°F (27°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
Puerto Morazán has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 81°F in December to 86°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 66.4 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.2") and February the driest (0.0").
Museums in Puerto Morazán
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Chorotega Nicarao Enrique Mantica |
Libraries in Puerto Morazán
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municiap José Montealegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Biblia | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Puerto Morazán
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado Central de Chinandega | |||||
| Mercado Central de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne |
Bus Stations in Puerto Morazán
1 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Puerto Morazán
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Puerto Morazán
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tamarindo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro 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 Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
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What is the population of Puerto Morazán?
Puerto Morazán has a population of 7,671 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 28 people per square mile, spread across 271.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Puerto Morazán?
Puerto Morazán has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 83°F (28°C). Winter temperatures average 82°F in January, while summers reach an average of 83°F in July. The area receives 218 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 66.4 inches.