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San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua
Rivas Department · Nicaragua
San Juan del Sur is a small city in Rivas Department, Nicaragua with a population of 7,790. Elevation: 30 ft (9 m). Average temperature: 80°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur is a municipality and coastal town on the Pacific Ocean, in the Rivas department in southwest Nicaragua. It is located 140 kilometres (87 mi) south of Managua. San Juan del Sur is popular among surfers and is a vacation spot for many Nicaraguan families and foreign tourists.
People
Climate
| Population | 7,790 |
| Population Density | 19 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.2529°, -85.8705° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Rivas Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 62.4 inches (1,584 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur is a small city in Nicaragua (Rivas Department) with a population of 7,790. The city sits at an elevation of 30 feet (9 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 62.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.6°F |
| 47% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 224 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 30 ft (9 m) |
| Area | 404.2 sq mi (1,046.8 km²) |
| Population Density | 19/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.2529°N, 85.8705°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
4 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 2.0 m (7 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1950 | COSTA RICA-NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 2.0 m | — | 99 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 74 km |
| 2012 | COSTA RICA | Earthquake | 0.2 m | 2 | 143 km |
| 1952 | COSTA RICA-PANAMA | Earthquake | 0.1 m | — | 148 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Concepcion (42 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 42 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 53 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 65 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 75 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 76 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 88 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 96 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 108 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 117 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 121 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 149 km |
| Arenal | Stratovolcano | 1,670 m (5,479 ft) | 2010 | 155 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 164 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 81°F (27°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 82°F (28°C) | 0.7 in | |
| May | 82°F (28°C) | 6.8 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.8 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 7.2 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 11.4 in | |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 13.2 in | Wettest |
| November | 79°F (26°C) | 3.9 in | |
| December | 78°F (26°C) | 1.2 in | Coldest |
San Juan del Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 4°F / from 78°F in December to 82°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 62.4 inches, with October being the wettest month (13.2") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in San Juan del Sur
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Union Centro Americano Escamesquita | — | — | — | — |
| La Cuesta Hermanos Mendoza | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Juan del Sur
0 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality |
|---|
Museums in San Juan del Sur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo de Hitoria y Antrpología de Rivas | ||||
| Museos El Ceibo |
Libraries in San Juan del Sur
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Dario | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Juan del Sur
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo Mercado de Rivas | |||||
| Market SJDS | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Plaza del Arte |
Restaurants in San Juan del Sur
64 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Juan del Sur
14 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in San Juan del Sur
1 cinemas within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in San Juan del Sur
3 monuments within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in San Juan del Sur
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Theme Parks in San Juan del Sur
2 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Juan del Sur
1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in San Juan del Sur
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Juan del Sur
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in San Juan del Sur
4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in San Juan del Sur
3 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Juan del Sur
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Juan del Sur
15 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Daniel Oduber Quirós International Airport | LIR | Large Airport |
| Catsa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ciruelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| Coyolar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cueva Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Flor Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Trancas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Murcielago Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
Post Offices in San Juan del Sur
1 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Correos de Nicaragua |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Juan del Sur
4 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia de San Juan Bautista | |
| Iglesia El Nazareno | |
| Iglesia San Juan Bautista | |
| Kingdom Hall |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
12 public holidays this year
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About San Juan del Sur
What is the population of San Juan del Sur?
San Juan del Sur has a population of 7,790 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 19 people per square mile, spread across 404.2 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Juan del Sur?
San Juan del Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 224 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 62.4 inches.