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San Dionisio, Nicaragua

Matagalpa Department · Nicaragua

San Dionisio is a small town in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua with a population of 3,910. Elevation: 1,257 ft (383 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

3,910 Population 10/sq mi density
1,257 ft Elevation 383 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
57.7 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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People

Population3,910
Density10/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain57.7 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Population3,910
Population Density10 / sq mi
Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Coordinates12.7602°, -85.8502°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceMatagalpa Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation57.7 inches (1,465 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San Dionisio

San Dionisio is a small town in Nicaragua (Matagalpa Department) with a population of 3,910. The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet (383 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.7 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

San Dionisio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,257 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Nicaragua avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,257 ft (383 m)
Area400.1 sq mi (1,036.2 km²)
Population Density10/sq mi
Coordinates12.7602°N, 85.8502°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

489 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.7. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 2, 2025.

Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 138 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 124 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 121 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 70 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 117 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 143 km
Sep 28, 1996 12 km SSE of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.7 138 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 145 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 93 km
Mar 28, 2014 15 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.6 145 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 77 km
Mar 12, 1994 42 km W of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 145 km
Oct 1, 2004 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 113 km
Nov 6, 1997 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.6 119 km
Jun 29, 1994 29 km W of Tola, Nicaragua M5.6 149 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 80 km
Nov 8, 1990 19 km E of Nandaime, Nicaragua M5.5 112 km
Feb 22, 1990 18 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.5 149 km
Jan 3, 2020 7 km W of Santa Teresa, Nicaragua M5.5 123 km
Sep 10, 2000 24 km S of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.4 144 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 1 135 km
2020 Eta Category 4 204 km
2020 Iota Category 4 126 km
2016 Otto Category 3 231 km
2009 Ida Category 1 245 km
2007 Felix Category 5 209 km
2005 Beta Category 3 222 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 186 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 125 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (53 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 53 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 75 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 79 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 84 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 88 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 93 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 95 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 96 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 97 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 100 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 105 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 109 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 115 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 125 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in

San Dionisio has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.7").

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Schools in San Dionisio

2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Enmanuel Mongalo y Rubio
Instituto Publico San Dionisio
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Radio Stations near San Dionisio

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rock FM 105.5 classic rock, death metal MP3 256 kbps

Museums in San Dionisio

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca
Chocolate Factory
Museo del Café
Museo Pre-Colombino de Chagüitillo

Libraries in San Dionisio

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banco Central De Nicaragua0.0
Biblioteca Central0.0
Biblioteca Dr. Jaime Incer Barquero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Francisco Moreno"0.0
Librería Cristiana0.0
Patricio Stenstrom0.0

Farmers Markets in San Dionisio

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de sebaco
Mercado Guanuca
Mercado Sur Matagalpa
Mercado Sur Matagalpa Veduras

Stadiums & Teams in San Dionisio

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near San Dionisio

15 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge Airport
Aeroservicios ALA AirportSmall Airport
Altamira AirportSmall Airport
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
El Coyol AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Brasiles AirportSmall Airport
Malacataya AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in San Dionisio

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia San Dionisio

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
383 m (1,257 ft)
Postal Code
42600

🇳🇮 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 San Dionisio

What is the population of San Dionisio?

San Dionisio has a population of 3,910 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 400.1 square miles.

What is the weather like in San Dionisio?

San Dionisio has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.7 inches.

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