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Siuna, Nicaragua
North Caribbean Coast · Nicaragua
Siuna is a small city in North Caribbean Coast, Nicaragua with a population of 16,056. Elevation: 633 ft (193 m). Average temperature: 77°F (25°C).
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About Siuna
Siuna is a county-sized administrative municipality in Nicaragua, located approximately 318 kilometres (198 mi) northeast of the capital city of Managua and 218 kilometres (135 mi) west of the coastal city and regional capital Puerto Cabezas in the North Caribbean Autonomous Region (RACN). Siuna is the name of the city as well as the municipality. The municipality of Siuna contains 204 rural communities and 20 neighborhoods. Most were settled in support of gold mining along the Ei River drainage basin, leading to rapid population growth from the mid-1930s.
People
Climate
| Population | 16,056 |
| Population Density | 10 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Coordinates | 13.7332°, -84.7773° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | North Caribbean Coast |
| Average Temperature | 77°F (25°C) |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 90.3 inches (2,293 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Siuna
Siuna is a small city in Nicaragua (North Caribbean Coast) with a population of 16,056. The city sits at an elevation of 633 feet (193 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 77°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 75°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 90.3 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Siuna
Siuna has an average annual temperature of 25.7°C (78°F). The hottest month is May (28.5°C), the coldest is Dec (23.8°C). Average annual precipitation is 1373 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 77.2°F |
| 43% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 75°F (24°C) |
| July Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 178 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 633 ft (193 m) |
| Area | 1,537.6 sq mi (3,982.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 10/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 13.7332°N, 84.7773°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Nearby Volcanoes
2 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (186 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 186 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 190 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 75°F (24°C) | 3.8 in | |
| February | 76°F (25°C) | 2.2 in | |
| March | 78°F (26°C) | 1.7 in | Driest |
| April | 80°F (26°C) | 2.4 in | |
| May | 80°F (26°C) | 8.2 in | Warmest |
| June | 78°F (25°C) | 14.3 in | Wettest |
| July | 78°F (26°C) | 14.1 in | |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 11.9 in | |
| September | 77°F (25°C) | 11.2 in | |
| October | 77°F (25°C) | 10.4 in | |
| November | 76°F (24°C) | 5.8 in | |
| December | 75°F (24°C) | 4.4 in | Coldest |
Siuna has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 75°F in December to 80°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 90.3 inches, with June being the wettest month (14.3") and March the driest (1.7").
Colleges & Universities in Siuna
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Uraccan - Las Minas | University | — | Visit → |
Schools in Siuna
4 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| UNiversidad UML | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Roger López Borge | — | — | — | — |
| San Francisco de Asis | — | — | — | — |
| Instituto Roger López Borge | — | — | — | — |
Libraries in Siuna
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca | 0.0 |
Restaurants in Siuna
1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Siuna
1 castles within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Siuna
2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Siuna
5 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Siuna
1 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Siuna
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Siuna
4 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Alamicamba Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Rosita Airport | RFS | Small Airport |
| San Pedro Airport | BZA | Small Airport |
| Siuna | SIU | Small Airport |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Siuna
2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe | |
| Parroquia Señor de Esquipulas |
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Siuna
What is the population of Siuna?
Siuna has a population of 16,056 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 10 people per square mile, spread across 1,537.6 square miles.
What is the weather like in Siuna?
Siuna has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 77°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 75°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 178 sunny days per year, below the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 90.3 inches.