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San Lorenzo, Nicaragua
Boaco Department · Nicaragua
San Lorenzo is a small city in Boaco Department, Nicaragua with a population of 8,694. Elevation: 1,115 ft (340 m). Average temperature: 75°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo is a municipality in the Boaco Department of Nicaragua. It has a population of 28,100 and an extension of 559.61 km2. The economy is based mainly on agricultural and some agropecuarian activities. The capital is the town of San Lorenzo located 91 km from Managua.
People
Climate
| Population | 8,694 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.3783°, -85.6665° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Boaco Department |
| Average Temperature | 75°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 65.9 inches (1,675 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Lorenzo
San Lorenzo is a small city in Nicaragua (Boaco Department) with a population of 8,694. The city sits at an elevation of 1,115 feet (340 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 75°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 75°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 65.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.3°F |
| 39% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 216 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,115 ft (340 m) |
| Area | 504.0 sq mi (1,305.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.3783°N, 85.6665°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (11 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 11 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 61 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 70 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 70 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 74 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 75 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 77 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 94 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 95 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 112 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 113 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 119 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 130 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 150 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 1.0 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 0.8 in | Driest |
| April | 78°F (25°C) | 1.3 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 10.8 in | Wettest |
| July | 75°F (24°C) | 9.5 in | |
| August | 75°F (24°C) | 8.8 in | |
| September | 76°F (24°C) | 10.0 in | |
| October | 75°F (24°C) | 9.3 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 4.2 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 2.4 in |
San Lorenzo has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 66.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.8") and March the driest (0.8").
Schools in San Lorenzo
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Elba Valdivia de Cortez | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela El Pedregal | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Lorenzo
3 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Cristo Viene Masaya Nicaragua | — | AAC | |
| Monimbo Radio | — | MP3 | |
| Rock FM 105.5 | classic rock, death metal | MP3 256 kbps |
Libraries in San Lorenzo
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Central | 0.0 |
Gas Stations in San Lorenzo
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near San Lorenzo
16 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Altamira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cumplida Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
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What is the population of San Lorenzo?
San Lorenzo has a population of 8,694 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 504.0 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Lorenzo?
San Lorenzo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 75°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 75°F in July. The area receives 216 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 65.9 inches.