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Terrabona, Nicaragua

Matagalpa Department · Nicaragua

Terrabona is a small town in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua with a population of 1,902. Elevation: 1,765 ft (538 m). Average temperature: 74°F (23°C).

1,902 Population 5/sq mi density
1,765 ft Elevation 538 meters
74°F Avg Temperature 23°C
57.7 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Terrabona

Terrabona

Terrabona is a municipality in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua.

People

Population1,902
Density5/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp74°F (23°C)
Rain57.7 in/yr
Sunny Days231/yr
Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Population1,902
Population Density5 / sq mi
Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Coordinates12.7303°, -85.9647°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceMatagalpa Department
Average Temperature74°F (23°C)
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation57.7 inches (1,465 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Terrabona

Terrabona is a small town in Nicaragua (Matagalpa Department) with a population of 1,902. The city sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet (538 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 74°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 71°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 57.7 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Terrabona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winters average 71°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 231 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 57.7 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,765 feet.

Temperature

71°F Jan (22°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.7°F
36% above Nicaragua avg
January Average71°F (22°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days231 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,765 ft (538 m)
Area352.6 sq mi (913.2 km²)
Population Density5/sq mi
Coordinates12.7303°N, 85.9647°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 57.7"
52% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 9.80"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.67"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

579 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.8. Most recent: M4.3 on Aug 2, 2025.

Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 150 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 127 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 121 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 150 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 58 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 109 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 134 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 111 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 132 km
Sep 28, 1996 12 km SSE of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.7 129 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 80 km
Jun 29, 1994 29 km W of Tola, Nicaragua M5.6 143 km
Nov 6, 1997 19 km NNW of Moyogalpa, Nicaragua M5.6 117 km
May 8, 1997 24 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.6 144 km
Jul 23, 2005 5 km E of Tisma, Nicaragua M5.6 73 km
Oct 1, 2004 1 km WNW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 102 km
Mar 28, 2014 15 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.6 136 km
Mar 12, 1994 42 km W of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M5.6 134 km
Feb 22, 1990 18 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M5.5 139 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 68 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 145 km
2020 Eta Category 4 216 km
2020 Iota Category 4 136 km
2016 Otto Category 3 234 km
2009 Ida Category 1 257 km
2007 Felix Category 5 218 km
2005 Beta Category 2 235 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 198 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 133 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Lajas, Las (54 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 54 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 68 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 68 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 71 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 78 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 83 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 84 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 86 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 88 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 90 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 96 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 101 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 112 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 113 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 138 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 71°F (22°C) 1.4 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.8 in
March 75°F (24°C) 0.7 in Driest
April 76°F (24°C) 1.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.7 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 9.8 in Wettest
July 74°F (23°C) 7.7 in
August 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
September 74°F (23°C) 9.5 in
October 74°F (23°C) 8.9 in
November 72°F (22°C) 3.4 in
December 72°F (22°C) 1.7 in

Terrabona has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 71°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 57.7 inches, with June being the wettest month (9.8") and March the driest (0.7").

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Schools in Terrabona

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Santa Rosa
Colegio La pista
Escuela Las Guayabas
Instituto
Escuela
Escuela
Escuela Pedro Orozco
El caracol
San Miguel
Escuela Inmaculada Concepción
Escuela
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Radio Stations near Terrabona

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Rock FM 105.5 classic rock, death metal MP3 256 kbps

Museums in Terrabona

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa Museo Comandante Carlos Fonseca
Casa Natal Rubén Darío
Chocolate Factory
Museo
Museo del Café
Museo Pre-Colombino de Chagüitillo

Libraries in Terrabona

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Banco Central De Nicaragua0.0
Biblioteca Dr. Jaime Incer Barquero0.0
Biblioteca Municipal0.0
Biblioteca Municipal "Francisco Moreno"0.0
Librería Cristiana0.0
Patricio Stenstrom0.0

Farmers Markets in Terrabona

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado de sebaco
Mercado Guanuca
Mercado San Pedro
Mercado Sur Matagalpa
Mercado Sur Matagalpa Veduras

Restaurants in Terrabona

4 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comideria
Comideria
Comideria
Comideria

Theme Parks in Terrabona

1 theme parks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Parque

Clinics in Terrabona

1 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Centro de salud

Stadiums & Teams in Terrabona

TeamLeagueDivision

Airports Near Terrabona

16 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge Airport
Aeroservicios ALA AirportSmall Airport
Altamira AirportSmall Airport
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
El Coyol AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
Hato Grande AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Los Brasiles AirportSmall Airport
Malacataya AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Terrabona

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla
Iglesia
Iglesia Católica de Terrabona

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Postal Code
62300

🇳🇮 About Nicaragua

Capital Managua
Population 6,465,513
Area 129,494 km²
GDP (USD) $17,805,842,284
GDP per capita $2,609
HDI 0.706
Life expectancy 75.0 years
Internet users 58.2%
Urban population 59.1%
Currency NIO (Cordoba)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +505
TLD .ni
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Nicaragua

12 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day New Year's Day
Feb 1 Air Force Day Air Force Day
Apr 2 Holy Thursday Holy Thursday
May 1 Labour Day Labour Day
May 27 Army Day Army Day
Jul 19 Liberation Day Liberation Day
Sep 14 Battle of San Jacinto Battle of San Jacinto
Sep 15 Independence Day Independence Day
Oct 12 Indigenous Resistance Day Indigenous Resistance Day
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Immaculate Conception
Dec 25 Christmas Day Christmas Day
Dec 31 New Year's Eve New Year's Eve

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Frequently Asked Questions About Terrabona

What is the population of Terrabona?

Terrabona has a population of 1,902 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 5 people per square mile, spread across 352.6 square miles.

What is the weather like in Terrabona?

Terrabona has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 74°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 71°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 231 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 57.7 inches.

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