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Rama, Nicaragua

South Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua

Rama is a small city in South Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 20,456. Elevation: 46 ft (14 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

20,456 Population 9/sq mi density
46 ft Elevation 14 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 26°C
117.3 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Rama

Rama

Rama is a major deity in Hinduism. He is worshipped as the seventh and one of the most popular avatars of Vishnu. In Rama-centric Hindu traditions, he is considered the Supreme Being. Also considered as the ideal man, Rama is the male protagonist of the Hindu epic Ramayana. His birth is celebrated every year on Rama Navami, which falls on the ninth day of the bright half of the lunar cycle of Chaitra (March–April), the first month in the Hindu calendar.

People

Population20,456
Density9/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (26°C)
Rain117.3 in/yr
Sunny Days147/yr
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Population20,456
Population Density9 / sq mi
Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Coordinates12.1597°, -84.2195°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceSouth Caribbean Coast
Average Temperature78°F (26°C)
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation117.3 inches (2,979 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Rama

Rama is a small city in Nicaragua (South Caribbean Coast) with a population of 20,456. The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet (14 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 117.3 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Climate in Rama

Rama has an average annual temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). The hottest month is Apr (28.1°C), the coldest is Dec (24.6°C). Average annual precipitation is 1993 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 25°C / 77°F 19° / 31.5° 4.9
Feb 26.2°C / 79°F 19.5° / 34.1° 4.1
Mar 27.3°C / 81°F 19.8° / 35.6° 15.2
Apr 28.1°C / 83°F 21.2° / 37° 35.8
May 27.7°C / 82°F 22.6° / 36.2° 263.5
Jun 26.1°C / 79°F 22.6° / 31.9° 285.0
Jul 26°C / 79°F 22° / 30.8° 165.9
Aug 26.1°C / 79°F 22.1° / 31.2° 198.6
Sep 26°C / 79°F 21.8° / 31.1° 298.7
Oct 25.5°C / 78°F 21.8° / 29.9° 301.5
Nov 25.1°C / 77°F 20.8° / 29.6° 398.2
Dec 24.6°C / 76°F 19° / 28.9° 22.3
Rama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual precipitation totals 117.3 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 46 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

76°F Jan (25°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.2°F
45% above Nicaragua avg
January Average76°F (25°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days147 days/yr

Geography

Elevation46 ft (14 m)
Area2,225.7 sq mi (5,764.7 km²)
Population Density9/sq mi
Coordinates12.1597°N, 84.2195°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 117.3"
209% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jul) 19.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.93"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

23 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.2. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 30, 2014.

Mar 1, 1991 13 km SE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M6.2 143 km
Aug 13, 2000 18 km SE of Corn Island, Nicaragua M5.5 142 km
Sep 5, 2012 6 km ENE of San Carlos, Nicaragua M4.6 125 km
Jan 31, 1997 9 km SW of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M4.6 146 km
Aug 30, 2014 19 km SW of Morrito, Nicaragua M4.6 130 km
Aug 15, 2002 14 km S of Bluefields, Nicaragua M4.5 58 km
Nov 13, 1990 24 km NE of Greytown, Nicaragua M4.5 134 km
Aug 3, 2005 16 km ESE of Altagracia, Nicaragua M4.4 149 km
Mar 25, 2012 33 km NE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M4.2 143 km
Mar 28, 1990 20 km WSW of Greytown, Nicaragua M4.2 148 km
Jun 10, 2004 31 km ENE of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M4.1 147 km
May 12, 2004 21 km SW of Morrito, Nicaragua M4.1 132 km
Mar 30, 2002 8 km S of Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua M4.0 115 km
Mar 7, 1996 25 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua M4.0 142 km
Sep 5, 2012 7 km ENE of Los Chiles, Costa Rica M4.0 130 km
Jan 15, 1996 20 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua M4.0 144 km
Sep 22, 2004 22 km E of Altagracia, Nicaragua M3.9 143 km
May 6, 2006 40 km SSW of Bluefields, Nicaragua M3.8 68 km
Mar 7, 1996 Nicaragua M3.7 136 km
Jan 12, 2002 24 km ENE of Altagracia, Nicaragua M3.6 138 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 36 km
2020 Eta Category 4 183 km
2020 Iota Category 4 171 km
2016 Otto Category 3 130 km
2009 Ida Category 1 99 km
2007 Felix Category 5 239 km
2005 Beta Category 3 85 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 16 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 35 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980-2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

10 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (165 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 165 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 168 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 181 km
Tenorio Stratovolcano(es) 1,916 m (6,286 ft) Unknown 187 km
Miravalles Stratovolcano 2,028 m (6,654 ft) 1946 187 km
Orosi Stratovolcano(es) 1,659 m (5,443 ft) Unknown 189 km
Rincon de la Vieja Complex 1,916 m (6,286 ft) 2020 191 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 193 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 194 km
Arenal Stratovolcano 1,670 m (5,479 ft) 2010 196 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (25°C) 7.1 in
February 77°F (25°C) 3.8 in
March 79°F (26°C) 1.9 in Driest
April 80°F (27°C) 2.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.5 in Warmest
June 79°F (26°C) 15.6 in
July 79°F (26°C) 19.8 in Wettest
August 78°F (26°C) 15.9 in
September 79°F (26°C) 11.3 in
October 78°F (26°C) 12.2 in
November 77°F (25°C) 10.2 in
December 76°F (24°C) 8.7 in Coldest

Rama has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 117.3 inches, with July being the wettest month (19.8") and March the driest (1.9").

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Colleges & Universities in Rama

Institution Type Founded Website
BICU College - ,

Schools in Rama

5 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Holanda - - - -
Colegio Nuestra Señora de Fátima - - - -
Colegio Horacio Aguilar - - - -
Instituto Berardo de Cirauqui - - - -
Escuela Madre Guadalupe Caldera - - - -
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Restaurants in Rama

4 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Casa Blanca
Comedor Sylvia
El Expreso
Johanna

Cafes in Rama

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Flamingos Coffee Ice

Clinics in Rama

1 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Óptica Matamoros

Gas Stations in Rama

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Puma
NI #3132184561

Banks in Rama

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banpro
Claro
Lafise Bancentro

Airports Near Rama

3 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Bluefields AirportBEFMedium Airport
Karawala Airport-Small Airport
Tierra Dorada Airport-Small Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Rama

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia San Isidro

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Waterfalls
5
Natural waterfalls documented by USGS and OpenStreetMap contributors
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
14 m (46 ft)
Postal Code
82300

🇳🇮 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Rama

What is the population of Rama?

Rama has a population of 20,456 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 9 people per square mile, spread across 2,225.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Rama?

Rama has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 147 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 117.3 inches.

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