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Tisma, Nicaragua
Masaya Department · Nicaragua
Tisma is a small city in Masaya Department, Nicaragua with a population of 5,182. Elevation: 174 ft (53 m). Average temperature: 80°F (27°C).
Data updated June 2026
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About Tisma
Tisma is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua.
People
Climate
| Population | 5,182 |
| Population Density | 111 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.0819°, -86.0174° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Masaya Department |
| Average Temperature | 80°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 55.6 inches (1,412 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tisma
Tisma is a small city in Nicaragua (Masaya Department) with a population of 5,182. The city sits at an elevation of 174 feet (53 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 80°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 78°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 55.6 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Climate in Tisma
Tisma 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.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 79.8°F |
| 48% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 78°F (26°C) |
| July Average | 79°F (26°C) |
| Sunny Days | 235 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 174 ft (53 m) |
| Area | 46.9 sq mi (121.4 km²) |
| Population Density | 111/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.0819°N, 86.0174°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
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 | - | 131 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Granada (19 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 19 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 19 km |
| Mombacho | Stratovolcano | 1,344 m (4,409 ft) | Unknown | 29 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 33 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 40 km |
| Lajas, Las | Shield | 926 m (3,038 ft) | Unknown | 40 km |
| Zapatera | Shield | 629 m (2,064 ft) | Unknown | 45 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 68 km |
| Concepcion | Stratovolcano | 1,700 m (5,577 ft) | 2011 | 74 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 86 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 88 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 95 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 107 km |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 127 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 128 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 78°F (26°C) | 0.6 in | |
| February | 79°F (26°C) | 0.5 in | |
| March | 82°F (28°C) | 0.5 in | Driest |
| April | 83°F (28°C) | 0.8 in | |
| May | 83°F (28°C) | 5.9 in | Warmest |
| June | 80°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| July | 79°F (26°C) | 6.1 in | |
| August | 80°F (26°C) | 6.9 in | |
| September | 79°F (26°C) | 10.3 in | Wettest |
| October | 79°F (26°C) | 10.2 in | |
| November | 78°F (26°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 78°F (25°C) | 0.8 in | Coldest |
Tisma has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 78°F in December to 83°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 55.6 inches, with September being the wettest month (10.3") and March the driest (0.5").
Schools in Tisma
3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Escuela Dinamarca | - | - | - | - |
| Escuela Cristiana Chacocente | - | - | - | - |
| Santos Díaz Rivera | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Tisma
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 Tisma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antigua Estacion del Ferrocarril | ||||
| Centro Cultural Alejandro Vega Matus | ||||
| Centro de Visitantes Volcán Masaya | ||||
| Convento de San Francisco | ||||
| Historical Train (Open Air) | ||||
| Mi Museo - Museo arqueológico de cerámica precolombina | ||||
| MI-25 | ||||
| MI-25 | ||||
| Museo Augusto C. Sandino | ||||
| Museo camilo ortega | ||||
| Museo del Folclor | ||||
| Museo Municipal de Nindiri | ||||
| Museo Nacudarí | ||||
| Old Railway Station | ||||
| Old Railway Station of Masaya | ||||
| Volcán Masaya Museum |
Libraries in Tisma
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Braile | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Julio Buitrago | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal Rubén Darío | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pablo Antonio Cuadra | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Pública Marvin Gaitán | 0.0 | |||||
| Bilioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de Cultura | 0.0 | |||||
| Community Library "La casita del árbol" | 0.0 | |||||
| Élvis Díaz Romero | 0.0 | |||||
| Industria López | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería | 0.0 | |||||
| Librería Aura | 0.0 | |||||
| Puesto de lectura Libros para Niños | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tisma
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Antiguo mercadito | |||||
| Calle Miel Nicaragua | |||||
| Calle Miel Nicaragua | |||||
| Carnicero | |||||
| Casa de las Artesanias | |||||
| El Chorizo | |||||
| 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 Mayoreo | |||||
| Mercado Municipal Ernesto Fernandez | |||||
| Mercado Roberto Huembes | |||||
| Mercado San Benito | |||||
| Plaza de la cultura | |||||
| San Marcos Municipal Market | |||||
| Zona de Plástico |
Breweries in Tisma
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Casa cervecera |
Stadiums & Teams in Tisma
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tisma
18 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Augusto C. Sandino (Managua) International Airport | MGA | Large Airport |
| Aeroservicios ALA Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Altamira Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Boaco Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Costa Esmeralda Airport | ECI | Small Airport |
| Dos Montes Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Coyol Airport | - | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Hato Grande Airport | - | Small Airport |
| La Cicaya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Las Lajas Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Los Brasiles Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Malacataya Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Montelimar Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Omtepe Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Punta Huete (Panchito) Airport | - | Small Airport |
| Rivas | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | - | Small Airport |
Treatment Centers in Tisma
53 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| AA "El buen camino" | ||
| Centro de Columna y Ortopedia | ||
| Centro de Salud Carlos Rugama | ||
| Centro de Salud Che Guevara | ||
| Centro Médico Pérez Ocón | ||
| Centro oft. Altmira | ||
| Centro Oftalmológico Dr Oscar Acevedo. (Dr Héctor Morales, Otorrinolaring.) | ||
| Centro Quirúrgico Apolonio Berrios | ||
| Centro Salud San Jacinto | ||
| Centro Visual Cristiano | ||
| Centro visual Cristiano | ||
| Clínica cardiologica del Valle | ||
| clínica DavinChi | ||
| Clínica de Alta Especialidad Da Vinci | ||
| Clínica de Asma y Alergia | ||
| Clínica de Medicina General y Terapias Alternativas | ||
| Clínica de Ortodoncia Dr. Alejandro Saldaña | ||
| Clínica del Pie Bello Horizonte | ||
| Clínica del Pie Foot Life | ||
| Clínica del pie Wonderful Feet | ||
| Clínica Del Pie-Bello Horizonte | ||
| Clínica dental san José | ||
| Clínica Don Bosco | ||
| Clínica Dr. Chester Medal | ||
| Clínica Dr. Christian Sánchez Castrillo (Neumólogo) | ||
| Clínica Las Américas | ||
| Clínica Médica Universal | ||
| Clínica Médica Vita | ||
| Clínica Munguía | ||
| Clínica Pediátrica Fontana | ||
| Clínica Salud del Pie | ||
| Clínica Tiscapa | ||
| Clínica Vida Saludable | ||
| corpus cristhi | ||
| De Nefrologia | ||
| Dr. Esteban Bendaña | ||
| Dr. Javier Cerpas | ||
| Dra. Deborah Elizabeth | ||
| DRA. Rosa Carolina | ||
| Esbell (Cirugía Plástica) | ||
| Firenze | ||
| Genesis Pediatric Clinic | ||
| Laboratorio Clínico C.J. Finlay | ||
| Lic. Nubia Flores | ||
| Omnilife #Puente | ||
| Orthoclinic #Puente | ||
| Policlínica Lomas del Valle | ||
| Popolna | ||
| Puesto de Salud "La Primavera" | ||
| Puesto Médico Carlos Marx | ||
| Puesto Médico José Dolores Estrada | ||
| Puesto Médico Selim Shible | ||
| Richard' Clínica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Tisma
1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Iglesia Nuestra Señora de la Asunción |
Quick Facts
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Public Holidays in Nicaragua
12 public holidays this year
Frequently Asked Questions About Tisma
What is the population of Tisma?
Tisma has a population of 5,182 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 111 people per square mile, spread across 46.9 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tisma?
Tisma has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 80°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 78°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 235 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 55.6 inches.