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Ticuantepe, Nicaragua

Managua Department · Nicaragua

Ticuantepe is a small city in Managua Department, Nicaragua with a population of 13,209. Elevation: 991 ft (302 m). Average temperature: 78°F (25°C).

13,209 Population 431/sq mi density
991 ft Elevation 302 meters
78°F Avg Temperature 25°C
58.2 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Ticuantepe

Ticuantepe

Ticuantepe is a town and a municipality in the Managua department of Nicaragua with an estimated population of 39,012. The municipality is likely named after the Nahua chiefdom of Tekwantepek which was located in the Managua department. According to Spanish conquistador and historian Gonzalo Fernández de Oviedo y Valdés, Tekwantepek was a militarily strong chiefdom that was one of the last to fall to the conquistadors and their central-Mexican allies. The chiefdom's name is a combination of the Nawat words tēkwani (jaguar), and tepek (hill), therefore the translation of Tekwantepek is "hill of jaguars" or "jaguar hill".

People

Population13,209
Density431/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp78°F (25°C)
Rain58.2 in/yr
Sunny Days230/yr
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Population13,209
Population Density431 / sq mi
Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Coordinates12.0226°, -86.2049°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceManagua Department
Average Temperature78°F (25°C)
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Annual Precipitation58.2 inches (1,478 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Ticuantepe

Ticuantepe is a small city in Nicaragua (Managua Department) with a population of 13,209. The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet (302 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 78°F (25°C). Temperatures range from 76°F in January to 78°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 58.2 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Climate in Ticuantepe

Ticuantepe has an average annual temperature of 0°C (32°F). The hottest month is Jan (0°C), the coldest is Jan (0°C). Average annual precipitation is 1261 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 0°C / 32°F — / — 12.5
Feb 0°C / 32°F — / — 4.1
Mar 0°C / 32°F — / — 2.8
Apr 0°C / 32°F — / — 22.2
May 0°C / 32°F — / — 189.5
Jun 0°C / 32°F — / — 154.9
Jul 0°C / 32°F — / — 149.8
Aug 0°C / 32°F — / — 182.3
Sep 0°C / 32°F — / — 204.4
Oct 0°C / 32°F — / — 256.3
Nov 0°C / 32°F — / — 66.7
Dec 0°C / 32°F — / — 15.0
Ticuantepe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winters average 76°F in January while summers reach 78°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 230 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 58.2 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 991 feet.

Temperature

76°F Jan (24°C) 78°F Jul (25°C)
Annual Average77.8°F
44% above Nicaragua avg
January Average76°F (24°C)
July Average78°F (25°C)
Sunny Days230 days/yr

Geography

Elevation991 ft (302 m)
Area30.7 sq mi (79.4 km²)
Population Density431/sq mi
Coordinates12.0226°N, 86.2049°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 58.2"
53% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 11.06"
Driest Month (Mar) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,471 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.4 on Aug 27, 2025.

Sep 2, 1992 83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M7.7 127 km
Apr 3, 1990 36 km SSW of La Conquista, Nicaragua M6.8 67 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 63 km
Jul 2, 2005 32 km W of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.6 87 km
Mar 3, 1996 39 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 82 km
Apr 11, 2014 15 km N of Belén, Nicaragua M6.6 55 km
Apr 21, 2022 55 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 97 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 84 km
Aug 3, 2005 6 km NNW of Cárdenas, Nicaragua M6.3 113 km
Apr 29, 2004 49 km SW of La Cruz, Costa Rica M6.2 137 km
Mar 2, 2004 33 km SW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.2 77 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 46 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 122 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 102 km
Oct 9, 1998 51 km S of El Rosario, Nicaragua M6.0 83 km
Nov 17, 1996 27 km SW of San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua M6.0 106 km
Sep 2, 1992 58 km SSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.0 98 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 121 km
Apr 4, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.9 52 km
Nov 22, 1993 6 km E of La Conquista, Nicaragua M5.9 32 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 4.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 167 km
2020 Eta Category 4 286 km
2020 Iota Category 4 216 km
2016 Otto Category 3 189 km
2009 Ida Category 1 299 km
2007 Felix Category 4 300 km
2005 Beta Category 2 275 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 220 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 131 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 1.5 m (5 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1901 NICARAGUA Earthquake 1.5 m 118 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Masaya (6 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 6 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 17 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 27 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 29 km
Mombacho Stratovolcano 1,344 m (4,409 ft) Unknown 34 km
Zapatera Shield 629 m (2,064 ft) Unknown 53 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 57 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 60 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 74 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 76 km
Concepcion Stratovolcano 1,700 m (5,577 ft) 2011 83 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 83 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 95 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 115 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 129 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 76°F (24°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 77°F (25°C) 0.4 in
March 79°F (26°C) 0.3 in Driest
April 81°F (27°C) 0.8 in
May 81°F (27°C) 6.2 in Warmest
June 78°F (26°C) 10.2 in
July 78°F (25°C) 6.8 in
August 78°F (26°C) 7.4 in
September 78°F (25°C) 11.1 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 10.5 in
November 76°F (25°C) 3.3 in
December 76°F (24°C) 0.9 in

Ticuantepe has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 76°F in January to 81°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 58.2 inches, with September being the wettest month (11.1") and March the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Ticuantepe

11 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Escuelita
Centro escolar San Antonio Sur
Colegio San Pedro Claver
Centro educativo Pablo Antonio Cuadra
Colegio Chino-Nicaragüense
Colegio Cristiano Verbo
Colegio cristiano El Olivo
saint mary
Escuela nuestra señora del socorro
Saint Mary School
Colegio Rodríguez Ruíz
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Radio Stations near Ticuantepe

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 Ticuantepe

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Ancient footprints of Acahualinca
Ancient footprints of Acahualinca
Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril
Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus
Centro de Historia Francisco Meza
Centro de Historia Francisco Meza
Centro de Visitantes Volcán Masaya
Hall of Fame
Hall of Fame
Mi Museo - Museo arqueológico de cerámica precolombina
MI-25
MI-25
Museo Augusto C. Sandino
Museo camilo ortega
Museo del Folclor
Museo Juan Pablo II
Museo Juan Pablo II
Museo Julio Buitrago
Museo Julio Buitrago
Museo Lolita Soriano.
Museo Lolita Soriano.
Museo Municipal de Nindiri
Museo Nacudarí
Old Railway Station
Old Railway Station of Masaya
Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
Palacio Nacional de la Cultura
Viva Sandino
Viva Sandino
Volcán Masaya Museum

Libraries in Ticuantepe

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Alemana0.0
Biblioteca Braile0.0
Biblioteca Centro Cultural Batahola Norte0.0
Biblioteca Esmán Marín0.0
Biblioteca José Coronel Urtecho, UCA0.0
Biblioteca Julio Buitrago0.0
Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío0.0
Biblioteca Pablo Antonio Cuadra0.0
Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán0.0
Cantera0.0
Cantera Zona#60.0
Casa de Cultura0.0
Centro de Copias YOKI0.0
Community Library "La casita del árbol"0.0
Élvis Díaz Romero0.0
Industria López0.0
José Coronel Urtecho0.0
Librería0.0
Librería Aura0.0
Librería Polisal0.0
Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños0.0

Farmers Markets in Ticuantepe

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Antiguo mercadito
Calle Miel Nicaragua
Calle Miel Nicaragua
Carnicero
Casa de las Artesanias
El Chorizo
El Zumen
Farmers Market Las Colinas
Farmers Market Las Colinas
Farmers Market Las Colinas
Galerón de Abarrotes
Local market Ernesto Fernández
Mercadito Bello Horizonte
Mercado
Mercado Campesino
Mercado Campesino
Mercado de Artesania
Mercado De Artesania Masatepe
Mercado de Artesanias de Masaya
Mercado de Tipitapa
Mercado Israel Lewites
Mercado Mayoreo
Mercado municipal
Mercado Municipal de Ciudad Sandino
Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez
Mercado Roberto Huembes
Mercado San Judas
Mercado Virgen de Candelaria
Mercado Virgen de Candelaria
Plaza de la cultura
Ragar
San Marcos Municipal Market
Zona de Plástico

Restaurants in Ticuantepe

49 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AlBurgers
Asados El Fogón
Asados El Toro
Benpaká
Campestre Oasis
Caribbean House
Centro Uniplaza Veracruz
Cevichería
Cevichería
Don Chicharrón
Don Corleone Pizza
Doña Tere
El Vaquerito
Fish
Intermezzo del Bosque
La Borgona
La cocina de Don Tito
La Contentera
La Fritanguería
La Montaña
La Vista del Ángel
Las Chelas
Las Chelas Sea Food
Las Pithayas
Mi Viejo Ranchito
Papa John's Pizza
Pizza Hut
Pizzería Da raquelli
Pizzería Mafer
Pupusas 100% Salvadorenas
Quesillos el pipe Ticuantepe
Restaur Café La Nani (Veracruz, Plaza Estrellas)Estrellas)
Restaurante
Restaurante
Restaurante DIM SUM
Restaurante DIM SUM
Restaurante Los Pipiles (Pupusas Gourmet)
Restaurante Mi Ranchito. Km 17.5 carret a Masaya.
Restaurante Picaditas
Restaurante Sea Food WOK
Restaurante Tip Top Km 11.2 (carret Masaya) Plaza Once
Restaurante Tip Top Veracruz
Tacos Charros Veracruz
Tacos Charros Veracruz
Te-Ho
Valenti's
Valenti's Pizza Veracruz
Xin Tian de Nicaragua
Zona Hippos Campestre

Cafes in Ticuantepe

7 cafes within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Cafe Emely
Cafe Las Flores
Casa del Café
La Terraza Café
Leche agria El Vaquero Restaurante.
Mama Quilla
Nicas Coffee Experience (Restaurante Café)

Zoos in Ticuantepe

1 zoos within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Zoológico Nacional

Clinics in Ticuantepe

3 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Médico Quirúrgica
Clínica Vidal Ruiz
Laboratorio Clínico Inmaculada Concepción Veracruz.

Dentists in Ticuantepe

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental

Veterinaries in Ticuantepe

7 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

AgroValerio Insectic Abono
El rincón de las mascotas
Las Huellas
Mundo Animal
NI #2714691603
Veterinaria GoPets
Veterinaria Mundo Animal

Bus Stations in Ticuantepe

2 bus stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Aguja entrada a Lomas de Veracruz.
Km 17.5 Carretera a Masaya.

Gas Stations in Ticuantepe

2 gas stations within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gasolinera Uno Ticuantepe
UNO - San Donato

Banks in Ticuantepe

4 banks within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

BAC Veracruz
Banpro
BDF
Concretera Total, S.A.

Shopping Malls in Ticuantepe

4 shopping malls within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Plaza Britania
Plaza Conray
Plaza de compras El Progreso
Plaza Veracruz

Gyms in Ticuantepe

2 gyms within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Gym Shark
Total Gym

Breweries in Ticuantepe

NameTypeAddressPhoneWebsite
Casa cervecera

Stadiums & Teams in Ticuantepe

TeamLeagueDivision
Estadio Nacional de fútbol de Nicaragua
Estadio Nacional Soberanía

Airports Near Ticuantepe

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International AirportMGALarge Airport
Aeroservicios ALA AirportSmall Airport
Altamira AirportSmall Airport
Boaco AirportSmall Airport
Costa Esmeralda AirportECISmall Airport
El Coyol AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
La Esperanza AirportSmall Airport
Las Chacaras AirportSmall Airport
Las Lajas AirportSmall Airport
Las Parcelas AirportSmall Airport
Leon (Fanor Urroz) AirportSmall Airport
Los Brasiles AirportSmall Airport
Malacataya AirportSmall Airport
Montelimar AirportSmall Airport
Omtepe AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport
RivasSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport

Treatment Centers in Ticuantepe

83 treatment centers.

CenterTypePhone
AA "El buen camino"
Audinic
Casa Nazareth
Centro de Columna y Ortopedia
Centro de Imagen y Diagnóstico Bethel Las Brisas.
centro de imágenes y diagnósticos neurocirugia
Centro de Salud Carlos Rugama
Centro de Salud Che Guevara
Centro diagnóstico por imágenes para la mujer (cim)
Centro Médico Pérez Ocón
Centro oft. Altmira
Centro Oftalmológico Dr Oscar Acevedo. (Dr Héctor Morales, Otorrinolaring.)
Centro Quirúrgico Apolonio Berrios
centro radiologico calderon Dr.Marlon Jiménez agirre
Centro Salud San Jacinto
Centro Visual Cristiano
Centro visual Cristiano
Cipro clínica de imagenes(dr. Salazar)
Clínica cardiologica del Valle
clínica DavinChi
Clínica de Alta Especialidad Da Vinci
Clínica de Asma y Alergia
Clínica de Cardioprotección del Dr Noel Lorío Juárez.
Clínica de la Audición
Clínica de Medicina General y Terapias Alternativas
Clínica de Ortodoncia Dr. Alejandro Saldaña
Clínica del Hígado
Clínica del Pie Bello Horizonte
Clínica del Pie Foot Life
Clínica del pie Wonderful Feet
Clínica Del Pie-Bello Horizonte
Clínica dental Dra. Laura Vargas.
Clínica dental san José
Clínica Don Bosco
Clínica Dr. Chester Medal
Clínica Dr. Christian Sánchez Castrillo (Neumólogo)
Clínica Dr. Salgado
Clinica Génesis
Clínica Las Américas
Clínica médica Pasteur
Clínica Médica Universal
Clínica Médica Vita
Clínica Munguía
Clínica Pediátrica Fontana
Clínica Plaza España
Clínica Salud del Pie
clínica Santa Fe (Dra. Guido)
Clínica Tiscapa
Clínica Vida Saludable
Clínica Villa del Sur
Consultorio Médico Siloe Dr. María Auxiliadora González
corpus cristhi
De Nefrologia
Dispromedical
Dr. Esteban Bendaña
Dr. Javier Cerpas
Dr. Lester Espinoza
Dr. Walter Díaz Neira (Neurólogo)
Dra. Deborah Elizabeth
Dra. Jackeline Lawey
DRA. Rosa Carolina
Enachem
Erendira Rizo
Esbell (Cirugía Plástica)
Especialidades Medica
Firenze
Genesis Pediatric Clinic
Laboratorio Clínico C.J. Finlay
Lic. Nubia Flores
Medlab
Oftalmolaser
Omnilife #Puente
Operación Sonrisa
Orthoclinic #Puente
Policlínica Lomas del Valle
Policlinica nicaragüense
Popolna
Puesto de Salud "La Primavera"
Puesto Médico Carlos Marx
Puesto Médico José Dolores Estrada
Puesto Médico Selim Shible
Richard' Clínica
Zmedical Clínica Especializada

Churches & Religious Organizations in Ticuantepe

23 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Capilla Nuetra Señora del Carmen
Hossana Raizon
Iglesia
Iglesia
Iglesia Bautista Berea
Iglesia Católica San José
Iglesia de Esquipulas
Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón de Jesús
Iglesia El Buen Samaritano
Iglesia Esmirna
Iglesia Evangelica
Iglesia La Hermosa de Jesucristo Apostólica
Iglesia Monte de Sión
Iglesia Monte Hermon
Iglesia Nueva Jerusalem
Iglesia Pentecostal
Iglesia Pentecostal M.I. Casa de
Iglesia Pentecostal Ministerio Getsemaní
Ministerio Ebenezer
Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe
Parroquia Nuestro Señor de Veracruz
salon del reino de los testigos de Jehova
Salón del Reino de los Testigos de Jehová

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Postal Code
16300

🇳🇮 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 Ticuantepe

What is the population of Ticuantepe?

Ticuantepe has a population of 13,209 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 431 people per square mile, spread across 30.7 square miles.

What is the weather like in Ticuantepe?

Ticuantepe has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 78°F (25°C). Winter temperatures average 76°F in January, while summers reach an average of 78°F in July. The area receives 230 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 58.2 inches.

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