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San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua
Managua Department · Nicaragua
San Rafael del Sur is a small city in Managua Department, Nicaragua with a population of 29,836. Elevation: 413 ft (126 m). Average temperature: 78°F (26°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About San Rafael del Sur
San Rafael del Sur is a town and a municipality in the Managua department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 29,836 |
| Population Density | 60 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Coordinates | 11.8485°, -86.4384° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Managua Department |
| Average Temperature | 78°F (26°C) |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 51.2 inches (1,301 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About San Rafael del Sur
San Rafael del Sur is a small city in Nicaragua (Managua Department) with a population of 29,836. The city sits at an elevation of 413 feet (126 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 51.2 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in San Rafael del Sur
San Rafael del Sur has an average annual temperature of 27.8°C (82°F). The hottest month is Apr (30.5°C), the coldest is Dec (26.1°C). Average annual precipitation is 2181 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 78.0°F |
| 44% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 243 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 413 ft (126 m) |
| Area | 495.5 sq mi (1,283.3 km²) |
| Population Density | 60/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 11.8485°N, 86.4384°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 9.9 m (32 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1992 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 9.9 m | 170 | 133 km |
| 1901 | NICARAGUA | Earthquake | 1.5 m | — | 95 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Nejapa-Miraflores (33 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 33 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 33 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 45 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 51 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 65 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 69 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 77 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 79 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 85 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 92 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 95 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 95 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 113 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 143 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 76°F (24°C) | 0.1 in | |
| February | 77°F (25°C) | 0.1 in | Driest |
| March | 80°F (26°C) | 0.2 in | |
| April | 81°F (27°C) | 0.6 in | Warmest |
| May | 81°F (27°C) | 6.5 in | |
| June | 78°F (26°C) | 9.9 in | |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 4.0 in | |
| August | 78°F (26°C) | 5.8 in | |
| September | 78°F (25°C) | 10.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 11.4 in | Wettest |
| November | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| December | 76°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
San Rafael del Sur has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in December to 81°F in April. Total annual precipitation is 51.3 inches, with October being the wettest month (11.4") and February the driest (0.1").
Schools in San Rafael del Sur
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Colegio Nueva Jerusalen | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Primaria Dulce Nombre | — | — | — | — |
| Escuela Gutierrez Norte | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Nacional Autónomo San Rafael del Sur | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near San Rafael del Sur
6 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| La Nueva Radio | Nicaragua | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Conexión Romántica | — | MP3 | |
| Radio Cristo Viene Masaya Nicaragua | — | AAC | |
| Fiesta Latina 89.1 FM | bachata, latino | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Stereo Mundo 91.9 FM | christian, christian-gospel | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Monimbo Radio | — | MP3 |
Museums in San Rafael del Sur
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril |
Libraries in San Rafael del Sur
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in San Rafael del Sur
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado | |||||
| Mercado municipal | |||||
| Plaza de la cultura | |||||
| San Marcos Municipal Market |
Restaurants in San Rafael del Sur
3 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in San Rafael del Sur
1 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in San Rafael del Sur
3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in San Rafael del Sur
1 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in San Rafael del Sur
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near San Rafael del Sur
19 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 |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Esperanza Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rivas | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in San Rafael del Sur
2 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Dispromedical | ||
| Dra. Deborah Elizabeth |
Churches & Religious Organizations in San Rafael del Sur
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Bautista Enmanuel | |
| Iglesia Católica |
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What is the population of San Rafael del Sur?
San Rafael del Sur has a population of 29,836 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 60 people per square mile, spread across 495.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in San Rafael del Sur?
San Rafael del Sur has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 243 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 51.2 inches.