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Villanueva, Nicaragua

Chinandega Department · Nicaragua

Villanueva is a small town in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua with a population of 0. Elevation: 161 ft (49 m). Average temperature: 79°F (26°C).

Data updated June 2026

161 ft Elevation 49 meters
79°F Avg Temperature 26°C
85.4 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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People

Population0
Density0/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp79°F (26°C)
Rain85.4 in/yr
Sunny Days355/yr
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Population Density0 / sq mi
Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Coordinates12.9635°, -86.8152°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceChinandega Department
Average Temperature79°F (26°C)
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Annual Precipitation85.4 inches (2,170 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Villanueva

Villanueva is a small town in Nicaragua (Chinandega Department) with a population of 0. The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet (49 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 79°F (26°C). Temperatures range from 85°F in January to 79°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 85.4 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Villanueva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winters average 85°F in January while summers reach 79°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 355 sunny days per year, well above the U.S. average of 205 / making it one of the sunnier locations in the country. Annual precipitation totals 85.4 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 161 feet.

Temperature

85°F Jan (29°C) 79°F Jul (26°C)
Annual Average78.6°F
46% above Nicaragua avg
January Average85°F (29°C)
July Average79°F (26°C)
Sunny Days355 days/yr

Geography

Elevation161 ft (49 m)
Area461.4 sq mi (1,195.1 km²)
Population Density0/sq mi
Coordinates12.9635°N, 86.8152°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 85.4"
125% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Sep) 12.70"
Driest Month (Jan) 0.10"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

1,062 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M7.7. Most recent: M4.6 on Aug 4, 2025.

Sep 2, 1992 83 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M7.7 147 km
Mar 3, 1996 30 km WSW of Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua M6.7 118 km
Mar 3, 1996 39 km WSW of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.6 145 km
Jul 19, 2023 43 km S of Intipucá, El Salvador M6.5 138 km
Jun 15, 2013 44 km W of Masachapa, Nicaragua M6.5 134 km
Mar 2, 2014 33 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M6.2 105 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M6.1 22 km
Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 78 km
Jan 6, 2022 near the coast of Nicaragua M6.1 119 km
Apr 3, 1999 13 km S of Amapala, Honduras M6.0 92 km
Sep 5, 1992 55 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M6.0 120 km
Jun 12, 1993 14 km ESE of Amapala, Honduras M5.9 84 km
May 16, 2019 41 km WSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.9 114 km
Apr 27, 1992 24 km SSE of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 82 km
Sep 15, 2016 11 km NNE of La Paz Centro, Nicaragua M5.7 61 km
Jul 3, 2011 49 km SSW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 113 km
Mar 18, 2001 23 km SSE of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 79 km
Sep 6, 1992 67 km SSW of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 133 km
Feb 23, 2011 55 km SW of Jiquilillo, Nicaragua M5.7 126 km
Aug 10, 1992 81 km S of Corinto, Nicaragua M5.7 144 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

6 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 2.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 241 km
2020 Iota Category 2 193 km
2020 Eta Category 1 288 km
2007 Felix Category 2 261 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 293 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 2 224 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Tsunami History

2 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 1 150 km
1859 EL SALVADOR Earthquake 115 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

15 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: San Cristobal (36 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 36 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 40 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 47 km
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 51 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 52 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 54 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 67 km
Cosiguina Stratovolcano 872 m (2,861 ft) 1859 82 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 95 km
Tigre, Isla el Stratovolcano 783 m (2,569 ft) Unknown 96 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 97 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 108 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 130 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 139 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 147 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 85°F (29°C) 0.1 in Warmest, Driest
February 78°F (26°C) 0.1 in
March 80°F (27°C) 0.3 in
April 81°F (27°C) 1.2 in
May 81°F (27°C) 8.6 in
June 79°F (26°C) 10.1 in
July 79°F (26°C) 4.9 in
August 79°F (26°C) 6.8 in
September 78°F (26°C) 12.7 in Wettest
October 78°F (25°C) 11.4 in
November 77°F (25°C) 2.3 in
December 77°F (25°C) 0.3 in Coldest

Villanueva has a seasonal temperature swing of 8°F / from 77°F in December to 85°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 58.8 inches, with September being the wettest month (12.7") and January the driest (0.1").

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Schools in Villanueva

3 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Colegio Cristiano Samaritano
Escuela Primaria de Villanueva
Instituto Jose de la Cruz Mena
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Libraries in Villanueva

NameAddressStaffAnnual VisitsCirculationCollectionPrograms
Biblioteca Municipal0.0

Farmers Markets in Villanueva

NameAddressSeasonHoursOrganicWebsite
Mercado
Mercado Santa Rosa

Restaurants in Villanueva

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Comedor La Amistad

Stadiums & Teams in Villanueva

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Airports Near Villanueva

20 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Acensa AirportSmall Airport
Agropecuaria Piedra De Agua Azul AirportSmall Airport
Chinandega Germán Pomares Ordóñez AirportSmall Airport
Choluteca AirportSmall Airport
Corinto AirportSmall Airport
Dos Montes AirportSmall Airport
El Papalonal AirportSmall Airport
El Tesoro AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
La Grecia AirportSmall Airport
Las Chacaras AirportSmall Airport
Las Parcelas AirportSmall Airport
Leon (Fanor Urroz) AirportSmall Airport
Los Pollos AirportSmall Airport
Monte Libano AirportSmall Airport
Punta Huete (Panchito) AirportSmall Airport
San Bernardo AirportSmall Airport
San Lorenzo AirportSmall Airport
Santa Elena AirportSmall Airport
Sur Agropecuaria AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Villanueva

3 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Calvary church
Iglesia Católica La Catedral del Norte
Iglesia Católica La Catedral del Norte

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
49 m (161 ft)

🇳🇮 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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What is the weather like in Villanueva?

Villanueva has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 79°F (26°C). Winter temperatures average 85°F in January, while summers reach an average of 79°F in July. The area receives 355 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 85.4 inches.

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