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Totogalpa, Nicaragua

Madriz Department · Nicaragua

Totogalpa is a small town in Madriz Department, Nicaragua with a population of 2,265. Elevation: 2,264 ft (690 m). Average temperature: 73°F (23°C).

2,265 Population 62/sq mi density
2,264 ft Elevation 690 meters
73°F Avg Temperature 23°C
42.0 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Totogalpa

Totogalpa

Totogalpa is a municipality in the Madriz department of Nicaragua.

People

Population2,265
Density62/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp73°F (23°C)
Rain42.0 in/yr
Sunny Days260/yr
Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Population2,265
Population Density62 / sq mi
Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Coordinates13.5628°, -86.4925°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceMadriz Department
Average Temperature73°F (23°C)
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation42.0 inches (1,066 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Totogalpa

Totogalpa is a small town in Nicaragua (Madriz Department) with a population of 2,265. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet (690 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 73°F (23°C). Temperatures range from 70°F in January to 74°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 42.0 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Totogalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winters average 70°F in January while summers reach 74°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 260 sunny days per year, above the national average. Annual precipitation totals 42.0 inches. The city sits at an elevation of 2,264 feet.

Temperature

70°F Jan (21°C) 74°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average73.3°F
36% above Nicaragua avg
January Average70°F (21°C)
July Average74°F (23°C)
Sunny Days260 days/yr

Geography

Elevation2,264 ft (690 m)
Area36.5 sq mi (94.4 km²)
Population Density62/sq mi
Coordinates13.5628°N, 86.4925°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 42.0"
10% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 7.83"
Driest Month (Feb) 0.31"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

260 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M4.4 on Jul 6, 2025.

Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 96 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 130 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 131 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 117 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 126 km
Jul 18, 1990 16 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 143 km
Jan 12, 1990 near the coast of Nicaragua M5.6 147 km
Mar 9, 2007 4 km W of Santa Cruz, Honduras M5.6 102 km
Feb 20, 2006 17 km SE of Amapala, Honduras M5.5 124 km
Sep 28, 2016 20 km NNE of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.5 125 km
Apr 12, 2001 1 km NNW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.4 143 km
May 28, 1999 21 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.3 146 km
Aug 3, 2022 4 km N of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.3 133 km
Feb 24, 2024 9 km W of El Realejo, Nicaragua M5.3 140 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 108 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 92 km
Aug 5, 1999 6 km WSW of Nagarote, Nicaragua M5.2 148 km
Jun 14, 2016 16 km ESE of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 103 km
Sep 6, 2022 21 km WNW of Puerto Morazán, Nicaragua M5.2 116 km
Jan 7, 2020 13 km NW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua M5.2 147 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

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

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 240 km
2020 Iota Category 3 141 km
2020 Eta Category 2 238 km
2007 Felix Category 4 195 km
1998 Mitch Category 2 274 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 285 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 238 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

1 tsunami recorded within 500 km.

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 145 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (45 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 45 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 111 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 113 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 116 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 120 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 121 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 126 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 127 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 128 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 133 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 148 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 162 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 163 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 179 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 70°F (21°C) 0.5 in Coldest
February 72°F (22°C) 0.3 in Driest
March 74°F (23°C) 0.5 in
April 75°F (24°C) 1.2 in
May 77°F (25°C) 5.6 in Warmest
June 75°F (24°C) 7.5 in
July 74°F (23°C) 4.3 in
August 74°F (23°C) 4.8 in
September 74°F (23°C) 7.8 in Wettest
October 74°F (23°C) 7.0 in
November 72°F (22°C) 1.9 in
December 71°F (21°C) 0.6 in

Totogalpa has a seasonal temperature swing of 6°F / from 70°F in January to 77°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 42.0 inches, with September being the wettest month (7.8") and February the driest (0.3").

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Schools in Totogalpa

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
La Ceiba
Escuela El Fraile
Escuela Julio César Castillo Ubau
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Radio Stations near Totogalpa

2 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Stereo Beso 94.5 FM bachata, baladas MP3 320 kbps
Radio Juan Pablo Segundo 97.7 fm MP3 320 kbps

Museums in Totogalpa

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Casa de Cultura Calmecalt
Casa Museo
Museo Comunitario de Palacagüina

Libraries in Totogalpa

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Totogalpa

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado Municipal
Mercado Municipal Ocotal

Restaurants in Totogalpa

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Roca Dura

Stadiums & Teams in Totogalpa

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Airports Near Totogalpa

19 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Toncontín AirportTGUMedium Airport
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Archaga AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Llanos Del Tigre AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Ministerios Cristo Te Quiere AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport
Rapaco II AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Fernando AirportSmall Airport
San Jose AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Totogalpa

1 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Santa María Magdalena

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua

🇳🇮 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 Totogalpa

What is the population of Totogalpa?

Totogalpa has a population of 2,265 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 62 people per square mile, spread across 36.5 square miles.

What is the weather like in Totogalpa?

Totogalpa has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 73°F (23°C). Winter temperatures average 70°F in January, while summers reach an average of 74°F in July. The area receives 260 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 42.0 inches.

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