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Quezalguaque, Nicaragua
León Department · Nicaragua
Quezalguaque is a small town in León Department, Nicaragua with a population of 1,974. Elevation: 322 ft (98 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
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About Quezalguaque
Quezalguaque is a municipality in the León Department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 1,974 |
| Population Density | 13 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.5068°, -86.9029° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | León 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 Quezalguaque
Quezalguaque is a small town in Nicaragua (León Department) with a population of 1,974. The city sits at an elevation of 322 feet (98 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 | 322 ft (98 m) |
| Area | 148.0 sq mi (383.2 km²) |
| Population Density | 13/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.5068°N, 86.9029°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 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 | 136 km |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 133 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 134 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Telica (13 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 13 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 17 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 22 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 23 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 24 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 41 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 68 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 77 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 90 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 99 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 120 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 121 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 127 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 |
Quezalguaque 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").
Schools in Quezalguaque
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Centro Escolar | — | — | — | — |
Museums in Quezalguaque
| 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 Quezalguaque
| 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 Quezalguaque
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anexo Mercado Central | |||||
| Cerdo | |||||
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercadito nuevo | |||||
| Mercado Central | |||||
| Mercado Central de Chinandega | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercosur (Mercado de Candelaria) |
Clinics in Quezalguaque
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Quezalguaque
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Quezalguaque
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| 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 |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) 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 Quezalguaque?
Quezalguaque has a population of 1,974 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 13 people per square mile, spread across 148.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in Quezalguaque?
Quezalguaque 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.