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San José de Bocay, Nicaragua
Jinotega Department · Nicaragua
San José de Bocay is a small town in Jinotega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 2,367. Elevation: 1,001 ft (305 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San José de Bocay
San José de Bocay is a town and a municipality in the Jinotega department, Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 2,367 |
| Population Density | 5 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.5420°, -85.5394° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Jinotega Department |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 73.6 inches (1,869 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San José de Bocay
San José de Bocay is a small town in Nicaragua (Jinotega Department) with a population of 2,367. The city sits at an elevation of 1,001 feet (305 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 73.6 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 73.3°F |
| 36% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 202 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,001 ft (305 m) |
| Area | 523.0 sq mi (1,354.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 5/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.5420°N, 85.5394°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (102 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 102 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 140 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 165 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 169 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 170 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 171 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 171 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 175 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 179 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 184 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 186 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 187 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 196 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 3.5 in | Coldest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 1.2 in | Driest |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.9 in | |
| May | 76°F (25°C) | 5.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 75°F (24°C) | 11.0 in | |
| July | 74°F (23°C) | 11.3 in | Wettest |
| August | 74°F (23°C) | 9.8 in | |
| September | 74°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| October | 74°F (23°C) | 9.2 in | |
| November | 72°F (22°C) | 4.7 in | |
| December | 71°F (22°C) | 3.9 in |
San José de Bocay has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 73.6 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.3") and March the driest (1.2").
Schools in San José de Bocay
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela"Rubén Darío" | — | — | — | — |
Farmers Markets in San José de Bocay
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal de El Cua |
Restaurants in San José de Bocay
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San José de Bocay
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San José de Bocay
3 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Cumplida Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San José de Bocay
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Capilla Catolica |
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What is the population of San José de Bocay?
San José de Bocay has a population of 2,367 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 523.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in San José de Bocay?
San José de Bocay has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 202 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 73.6 inches.