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Santa María, Nicaragua
Nueva Segovia Department · Nicaragua
Santa María is a small town in Nueva Segovia Department, Nicaragua with a population of 720. Elevation: 2,549 ft (777 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santa María
Santa María là một khu tự quản thuộc tỉnh Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua. Khu tự quản Santa María có diện tích 158 ki lô mét vuông. Đến thời điểm năm 2005, huyện Santa María có dân số 4404 người.
People
Climate
| Population | 720 |
| Population Density | 20 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7467°, -86.7093° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Nueva Segovia Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 35.9 inches (911 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santa María
Santa María is a small town in Nicaragua (Nueva Segovia Department) with a population of 720. The city sits at an elevation of 2,549 feet (777 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 73°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 35.9 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.8°F |
| 40% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 73°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 271 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 2,549 ft (777 m) |
| Area | 36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 20/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7467°N, 86.7093°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 | — | — | 128 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (72 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 72 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 110 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 114 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 121 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 126 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 128 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 133 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 138 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 139 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 148 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 172 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 178 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 186 km |
| Tigre, El | Stratovolcano | 1,640 m (5,381 ft) | Unknown | 189 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 193 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 73°F (23°C) | 0.3 in | Coldest |
| February | 74°F (24°C) | 0.3 in | Driest |
| March | 77°F (25°C) | 0.4 in | |
| April | 78°F (26°C) | 1.0 in | |
| May | 79°F (26°C) | 5.1 in | Warmest |
| June | 77°F (25°C) | 6.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (25°C) | 3.5 in | |
| August | 76°F (25°C) | 4.1 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 6.9 in | Wettest |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| November | 74°F (23°C) | 1.5 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 0.5 in |
Santa María has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 73°F in January to 79°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 35.9 inches, with September being the wettest month (6.9") and February the driest (0.3").
Schools in Santa María
2 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| José Dolores Estrada | — | — | — | — |
| Emmanuel Mongalo | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santa María
9 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| XY 90.5 FM Tegucigalpa (HN) | pop, top 40 | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Vox FM Honduras - Tegucigalpa 101.7 FM - San Pedro Sula 106.1 FM (HN) | 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Radio HRN La Voz de Honduras (HN) | information, news | AAC+ 32 kbps | |
| Radio Progreso HN (HN) | 103.3 fm, info | MP3 128 kbps | |
| EXA FM Honduras: Tegucigalpa 100.5 FM / San Pedro Sula 89.3 FM / Choluteca 95.9 FM / Litoral 93.9 FM (HN) | américa, centroamérica | AAC | |
| Stereo Beso 94.5 FM | bachata, baladas | MP3 320 kbps | |
| XY 90.5 FM - Tegucigalpa, Honduras (HN) | 90.5 fm, américa | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Vox FM Honduras (HN) | 101.7 fm, 106.1 fm | MP3 64 kbps | |
| Stereo Luz (HN) | — | MP3 64 kbps |
Museums in Santa María
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa Fortín | ||||
| Casa Museo |
Libraries in Santa María
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Allan Anderson | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Santa María
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercado Municipal Ocotal |
Stadiums & Teams in Santa María
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Santa María
28 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Toncontín Airport | TGU | Medium Airport |
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Apala Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Archaga Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Aserradero Azacualpa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Barrio El Aterrizaje Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Alto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Cubo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Estelí Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Flefil Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Jinotega | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Llanos Del Tigre Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Noveno Batallón Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rancho Jamastran Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rapaco II Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Fernando Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Jose Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Talanguita Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Tamara Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santa María
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Católica de Santa María |
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What is the population of Santa María?
Santa María has a population of 720 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 20 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santa María?
Santa María has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 73°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 271 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 35.9 inches.