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Tonalá, Nicaragua
Chinandega Department · Nicaragua
Tonalá is a small town in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 4,645. Elevation: 108 ft (33 m). Average temperature: 81°F (27°C).
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About Tonalá
Tonalá, med 4 645 invånare (2005), är centralorten i kommunen Puerto Morazán i departementet Chinandega, Nicaragua. Den ligger i den västra delen av landet, 23 kilometer norr om Chinandega, på slättlandet väster om vulkanen San Cristóbal.
People
Climate
| Population | 4,645 |
| Population Density | 17 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Coordinates | 12.7673°, -87.1332° |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
| Country | 🇳🇮 Nicaragua |
| State / Province | Chinandega Department |
| Average Temperature | 81°F (27°C) |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 85.4 inches (2,170 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
About Tonalá
Tonalá is a small town in Nicaragua (Chinandega Department) with a population of 4,645. The city sits at an elevation of 108 feet (33 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 81°F (27°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 82°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 81.4°F |
| 51% above Nicaragua avg | |
| January Average | 85°F (29°C) |
| July Average | 82°F (28°C) |
| Sunny Days | 355 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 108 ft (33 m) |
| Area | 271.7 sq mi (703.7 km²) |
| Population Density | 17/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 12.7673°N, 87.1332°W |
| Timezone | America/Managua |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
3 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 0.0 m (0 ft).
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 2014 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | 0.0 m | 1 | 111 km |
| 1919 | GULF OF FONSECA | Earthquake | — | — | 136 km |
| 1859 | EL SALVADOR | Earthquake | — | — | 96 km |
Nearby Volcanoes
15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Cristobal (16 km).
| Name | Type | Elevation | Last Eruption | Distance |
| San Cristobal | Stratovolcano | 1,745 m (5,725 ft) | 2019 | 16 km |
| Telica | Stratovolcano(es) | 1,036 m (3,399 ft) | 2018 | 37 km |
| Rota | Stratovolcano | 832 m (2,730 ft) | Unknown | 48 km |
| Cosiguina | Stratovolcano | 872 m (2,861 ft) | 1859 | 53 km |
| Negro, Cerro | Pyroclastic cone(s) | 728 m (2,388 ft) | 1999 | 55 km |
| Pilas, Las | Complex | 1,088 m (3,570 ft) | 1954 | 57 km |
| Momotombo | Stratovolcano | 1,270 m (4,167 ft) | 2016 | 75 km |
| Tigre, Isla el | Stratovolcano | 783 m (2,569 ft) | Unknown | 79 km |
| Zacate Grande, Isla | Stratovolcano | 640 m (2,100 ft) | Unknown | 83 km |
| Esteli | Fissure vent(s) | 899 m (2,949 ft) | Unknown | 91 km |
| Apoyeque | Pyroclastic shield | 518 m (1,699 ft) | -50 | 104 km |
| Nejapa-Miraflores | Fissure vent(s) | 360 m (1,181 ft) | 1060 | 114 km |
| Masaya | Caldera | 594 m (1,949 ft) | 2020 | 137 km |
| Chinameca | Stratovolcano | 1,300 m (4,265 ft) | Unknown | 152 km |
| Granada | Fissure vent(s) | 300 m (984 ft) | Unknown | 157 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 85°F (29°C) | 0.1 in | Warmest |
| February | 82°F (28°C) | 0.0 in | Driest |
| March | 83°F (28°C) | 0.1 in | |
| April | 85°F (29°C) | 0.6 in | |
| May | 83°F (29°C) | 8.5 in | |
| June | 81°F (27°C) | 11.9 in | |
| July | 82°F (28°C) | 6.5 in | |
| August | 81°F (27°C) | 8.2 in | |
| September | 80°F (27°C) | 14.1 in | Wettest |
| October | 80°F (27°C) | 13.8 in | |
| November | 80°F (27°C) | 2.6 in | |
| December | 80°F (26°C) | 0.4 in | Coldest |
Tonalá has a seasonal temperature swing of 5°F / from 80°F in December to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 66.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (14.1") and February the driest (0.0").
Museums in Tonalá
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Museo Chorotega Nicarao Enrique Mantica |
Libraries in Tonalá
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Municiap José Montealegre | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Municipal | 0.0 | |||||
| Casa de la Biblia | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Tonalá
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercadito | |||||
| Mercado Central de Chinandega | |||||
| Mercado Central de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de El Viejo | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado de Mayoreo El Bisne | |||||
| Mercado Municipal | |||||
| Mercosur (Mercado de Candelaria) |
Stadiums & Teams in Tonalá
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Tonalá
17 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Acensa Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Choluteca Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Corinto Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Papalonal Airport | — | Small Airport |
| El Tesoro Airport | — | Small Airport |
| La Grecia Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Chacaras Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Las Parcelas Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Leon (Fanor Urroz) Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Los Pollos Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Monte Libano Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Bernardo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| San Lorenzo Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Santa Elena Airport | — | Small Airport |
| Sur Agropecuaria Airport | — | Small Airport |
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Frequently Asked Questions About Tonalá
What is the population of Tonalá?
Tonalá has a population of 4,645 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 17 people per square mile, spread across 271.7 square miles.
What is the weather like in Tonalá?
Tonalá has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 81°F (27°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 82°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 85.4 inches.