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San José de los Remates, Nicaragua

Boaco Department · Nicaragua

San José de los Remates is a small town in Boaco Department, Nicaragua with a population of 2,115. Elevation: 2,224 ft (678 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

Data updated June 2026

2,115 Population 4/sq mi density
2,224 ft Elevation 678 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
65.8 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About San José de los Remates

San José de los Remates is a municipality in the Boaco department of Nicaragua.

People

Population2,115
Density4/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain65.8 in/yr
Sunny Days217/yr
Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Population2,115
Population Density4 / sq mi
Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Coordinates12.5975°, -85.7617°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceBoaco Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation65.8 inches (1,671 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About San José de los Remates

San José de los Remates is a small town in Nicaragua (Boaco Department) with a population of 2,115. The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 feet (678 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 65.8 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

San José de los Remates 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 65.8 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 2,224 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 Days217 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,224 ft (678 m)
Area527.0 sq mi (1,364.9 km²)
Population Density4/sq mi
Coordinates12.5975°N, 85.7617°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 65.8"
73% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.67"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.79"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

560 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 2, 2025.

Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 143 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 134 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 107 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 133 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 M5.9 103 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 132 km
Jul 2, 2005 34 km W of Tola, Nicaragua M5.8 143 km
Sep 28, 1996 12 km SSE of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.7 128 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 149 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 97 km
Mar 12, 1994 42 km W of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 143 km
Mar 7, 2005 7 km S of Tola, Nicaragua M5.6 138 km
Oct 1, 2004 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 107 km
Jun 29, 1994 29 km W of Tola, Nicaragua M5.6 135 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 62 km
Nov 6, 1997 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.6 101 km
Sep 18, 1996 18 km SE of Altagracia, Nicaragua M5.6 133 km
Mar 28, 2014 15 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.6 136 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 84 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 1 120 km
2020 Eta Category 4 207 km
2020 Iota Category 4 137 km
2016 Otto Category 3 211 km
2009 Ida Category 1 237 km
2007 Felix Category 5 221 km
2005 Beta Category 3 214 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 173 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 106 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (33 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 33 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 74 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 79 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 81 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 81 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 87 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 89 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 94 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 97 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 101 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 103 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 107 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 117 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 119 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 135 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 2.2 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 1.1 in
March 74°F (24°C) 0.8 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.4 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.9 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 10.7 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in
August 74°F (23°C) 8.5 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.8 in
October 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in
November 73°F (23°C) 4.0 in
December 71°F (22°C) 2.5 in

San José de los Remates has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 65.8 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.7") and March the driest (0.8").

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Radio Stations near San José de los Remates

3 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
La Nueva Radio | Nicaragua MP3
Fiesta Latina 89.1 FM bachata, latino MP3 128 kbps
Rock FM 105.5 classic rock, death metal MP3 256 kbps

Libraries in San José de los Remates

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Central0.0

Restaurants in San José de los Remates

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Georges

Airports Near San José de los Remates

17 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
Hato Grande AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cicaya AirportSmall 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

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
678 m (2,225 ft)

🇳🇮 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 José de los Remates

What is the population of San José de los Remates?

San José de los Remates has a population of 2,115 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 4 people per square mile, spread across 527.0 square miles.

What is the weather like in San José de los Remates?

San José de los Remates 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 217 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.8 inches.

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