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San Juan de Limay, Nicaragua
Estelí Department · Nicaragua
San Juan de Limay is a small town in Estelí Department, Nicaragua with a population of 4,997. Elevation: 932 ft (284 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan de Limay
San Juan de Limay is a municipality in the Estelí department of Nicaragua. It is famous for its artisan production of soapstone (marmolina) sculptures.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,997 |
| Population Density | 27 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.1760°, -86.6123° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Estelí Department |
| Average Temperature | 73°F (23°C) |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 49.2 inches (1,250 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan de Limay
San Juan de Limay is a small town in Nicaragua (Estelí Department) with a population of 4,997. The city sits at an elevation of 932 feet (284 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 49.2 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 72.5°F |
| 34% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 70°F (21°C) |
| July Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| Sunny Days | 247 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 932 ft (284 m) |
| Area | 184.9 sq mi (478.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 27/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.1760°N, 86.6123°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (23 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 23 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 68 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 68 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 75 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 76 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 84 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 106 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 108 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 112 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 122 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 137 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 141 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 156 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 70°F (21°C) | 0.2 in | Coldest, Driest |
| February | 71°F (22°C) | 0.2 in | |
| March | 73°F (23°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 75°F (24°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 75°F (24°C) | 7.4 in | Warmest |
| June | 74°F (23°C) | 8.9 in | |
| July | 73°F (23°C) | 4.1 in | |
| August | 73°F (23°C) | 5.1 in | |
| September | 73°F (23°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 73°F (23°C) | 9.1 in | |
| November | 71°F (22°C) | 1.9 in | |
| December | 70°F (21°C) | 0.3 in |
San Juan de Limay has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 70°F in January to 75°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 49.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and January the driest (0.2").
Schools in San Juan de Limay
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Rubén Darío | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Juan de Limay
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stereo Beso 94.5 FM | bachata, baladas | MP3 320 kbps |
Museums in San Juan de Limay
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Cultura Calmecalt |
Libraries in San Juan de Limay
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 |
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan de Limay
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Juan de Limay
19 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barrio El Aterrizaje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jose Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of San Juan de Limay?
San Juan de Limay has a population of 4,997 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 27 people per square mile, spread across 184.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan de Limay?
San Juan de Limay 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 73°F in July. The area receives 247 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 49.2 inches.