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Santo Domingo, Nicaragua
Chontales Department · Nicaragua
Santo Domingo is a small city in Chontales Department, Nicaragua with a population of 5,827. Elevation: 1,670 ft (509 m). Average temperature: 76°F (24°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo, formerly known as Santo Domingo de Guzmán, is the capital and largest city of the Dominican Republic and the largest metropolitan area in the Caribbean by population. As of 2022, the city center had a population of 1,029,110 while its metropolitan area, Greater Santo Domingo, had a population of 4,274,651. The city is coterminous with the boundaries of the Distrito Nacional (D.N.), itself bordered on three sides by Santo Domingo Province.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,827 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.2644°, -85.0824° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chontales Department |
| Average Temperature | 76°F (24°C) |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 75.1 inches (1,908 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Santo Domingo
Santo Domingo is a small city in Nicaragua (Chontales Department) with a population of 5,827. The city sits at an elevation of 1,670 feet (509 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 76°F (24°C). Temperatures range from 74°F in January to 76°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 75.1 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 75.5°F |
| 40% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 74°F (23°C) |
| July Average | 76°F (24°C) |
| Sunny Days | 200 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 1,670 ft (509 m) |
| Area | 334.8 sq mi (867.1 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.2644°N, 85.0824°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
1 tsunami 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 | — | 141 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (71 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 71 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 100 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 100 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 105 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 108 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 122 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 136 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 137 km |
| Orosi | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,659 m (5,443 ft) | Unknown | 149 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 159 km |
| Rincon de la Vieja | Complex | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | 2020 | 162 km |
| Miravalles | Stratovolcano | 2,028 m (6,654 ft) | 1946 | 169 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 175 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 176 km |
| Tenorio | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,916 m (6,286 ft) | Unknown | 177 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 74°F (23°C) | 3.7 in | |
| February | 74°F (23°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 76°F (24°C) | 1.1 in | Driest |
| April | 77°F (25°C) | 1.5 in | |
| May | 78°F (26°C) | 6.0 in | Warmest |
| June | 76°F (25°C) | 11.5 in | |
| July | 76°F (24°C) | 11.9 in | Wettest |
| August | 76°F (24°C) | 9.7 in | |
| September | 76°F (25°C) | 8.9 in | |
| October | 76°F (24°C) | 8.6 in | |
| November | 75°F (24°C) | 5.7 in | |
| December | 73°F (23°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
Santo Domingo has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 73°F in December to 78°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 75.1 inches, with July being the wettest month (11.9") and March the driest (1.1").
Schools in Santo Domingo
1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Instituto Oscar Lino Paz Cuba | — | — | — | — |
Radio Stations near Santo Domingo
1 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rock FM 105.5 | classic rock, death metal | MP3 256 kbps |
Restaurants in Santo Domingo
4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Santo Domingo
2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Airports Near Santo Domingo
5 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Altamira Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | — | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Santo Domingo
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehova |
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What is the population of Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has a population of 5,827 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 334.8 square miles.
What is the weather like in Santo Domingo?
Santo Domingo has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 76°F (24°C). Winter temperatures average 74°F in January, while summers reach an average of 76°F in July. The area receives 200 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 75.1 inches.