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Wiwilí, Nicaragua

Nueva Segovia Department · Nicaragua

Wiwilí is a small city in Nueva Segovia Department, Nicaragua with a population of 6,955. Elevation: 1,027 ft (313 m). Average temperature: 72°F (22°C).

6,955 Population 36/sq mi density
1,027 ft Elevation 313 meters
72°F Avg Temperature 22°C
68.0 in Annual Rain
America / Managua Timezone

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About Wiwilí

Wiwilí

Wiwilí är en ort som ligger vid Río Coco floden i norra Nicaragua. Den del som ligger på flodens norra strand är centralort i kommunen Wiwilí de Nueva Segovia medan den del som ligger söder om floden är centralort för kommunen Wiwilí de Jinotega. Wiwilí ligger 313 meter över havet och antalet invånare är 3 467 norr om floden och 4 313 söder om floden (2005).

People

Population6,955
Density36/mi²

Climate

Avg Temp72°F (22°C)
Rain68.0 in/yr
Sunny Days213/yr
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Population6,955
Population Density36 / sq mi
Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Coordinates13.6268°, -85.8254°
TimezoneAmerica/Managua
Country🇳🇮 Nicaragua
State / ProvinceNueva Segovia Department
Average Temperature72°F (22°C)
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Annual Precipitation68.0 inches (1,726 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Wiwilí

Wiwilí is a small city in Nicaragua (Nueva Segovia Department) with a population of 6,955. The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet (313 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 72°F (22°C). Temperatures range from 69°F in January to 73°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 68.0 inches. The timezone is America/Managua.

Wiwilí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winters average 69°F in January while summers reach 73°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. The area gets 213 sunny days per year. Annual precipitation totals 68.0 inches (wetter than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 1,027 feet.

Temperature

69°F Jan (21°C) 73°F Jul (23°C)
Annual Average72.4°F
34% above Nicaragua avg
January Average69°F (21°C)
July Average73°F (23°C)
Sunny Days213 days/yr

Geography

Elevation1,027 ft (313 m)
Area191.3 sq mi (495.5 km²)
Population Density36/sq mi
Coordinates13.6268°N, 85.8254°W
TimezoneAmerica/Managua

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 68.0"
79% above Nicaragua avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (Jun) 10.20"
Driest Month (Mar) 1.02"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

54 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.1. Most recent: M3.4 on Mar 19, 2025.

Apr 10, 2014 16 km SW of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M6.1 149 km
Aug 6, 1999 12 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 145 km
Aug 5, 1999 7 km SSE of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M5.2 137 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M5.2 148 km
Jan 23, 1991 12 km ESE of El Jicaral, Nicaragua M5.1 116 km
Jul 8, 2009 14 km SSE of Bonanza, Nicaragua M4.9 140 km
May 1, 2014 2 km SE of Valle San Francisco, Nicaragua M4.8 134 km
Jun 10, 2016 24 km S of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.8 147 km
Jun 13, 2001 12 km NW of San José de Bocay, Nicaragua M4.7 22 km
Mar 5, 2000 15 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M4.7 148 km
Jun 10, 2016 21 km SSW of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.7 149 km
Jun 10, 2016 Nicaragua M4.6 148 km
Sep 14, 2015 9 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.6 121 km
Sep 12, 2015 8 km NNW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.5 111 km
Aug 5, 1999 11 km SSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M4.5 144 km
Aug 5, 1999 14 km WSW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M4.5 145 km
May 14, 1998 11 km WSW of El Sauce, Nicaragua M4.5 123 km
Aug 5, 1999 14 km SW of Larreynaga, Nicaragua M4.4 147 km
Jun 16, 2016 14 km SSE of Somotillo, Nicaragua M4.4 136 km
Aug 5, 1999 16 km ENE of Telica, Nicaragua M4.4 150 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990–2025)

Hurricane History

9 hurricanes (Cat 1+) within 500 km since 1980. Strongest: Category 5.

Year Name Category Closest
2022 Julia Category 1 191 km
2020 Eta Category 4 166 km
2020 Iota Category 4 68 km
2009 Ida Category 1 254 km
2007 Felix Category 5 132 km
2005 Beta Category 3 238 km
1998 Mitch Category 4 253 km
1996 Cesar Category 1 230 km
1988 Joan:miriam Category 4 202 km
Source: NOAA IBTrACS (Cat 1+, 1980–2026)

Nearby Volcanoes

13 volcanoes within 200 km. Closest: Esteli (80 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Esteli Fissure vent(s) 899 m (2,949 ft) Unknown 80 km
Lajas, Las Shield 926 m (3,038 ft) Unknown 148 km
Momotombo Stratovolcano 1,270 m (4,167 ft) 2016 155 km
Rota Stratovolcano 832 m (2,730 ft) Unknown 156 km
Pilas, Las Complex 1,088 m (3,570 ft) 1954 157 km
Negro, Cerro Pyroclastic cone(s) 728 m (2,388 ft) 1999 157 km
Telica Stratovolcano(es) 1,036 m (3,399 ft) 2018 158 km
Apoyeque Pyroclastic shield 518 m (1,699 ft) -50 164 km
San Cristobal Stratovolcano 1,745 m (5,725 ft) 2019 164 km
Nejapa-Miraflores Fissure vent(s) 360 m (1,181 ft) 1060 176 km
Masaya Caldera 594 m (1,949 ft) 2020 186 km
Granada Fissure vent(s) 300 m (984 ft) Unknown 191 km
Zacate Grande, Isla Stratovolcano 640 m (2,100 ft) Unknown 198 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 69°F (21°C) 3.4 in Coldest
February 70°F (21°C) 1.7 in
March 73°F (23°C) 1.0 in Driest
April 74°F (24°C) 1.7 in
May 76°F (24°C) 5.4 in Warmest
June 74°F (23°C) 10.2 in Wettest
July 73°F (23°C) 9.9 in
August 73°F (23°C) 8.9 in
September 73°F (23°C) 9.0 in
October 73°F (23°C) 8.7 in
November 71°F (22°C) 4.5 in
December 70°F (21°C) 3.6 in

Wiwilí has a seasonal temperature swing of 7°F / from 69°F in January to 76°F in May. Total annual precipitation is 68.0 inches, with June being the wettest month (10.2") and March the driest (1.0").

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Schools in Wiwilí

1 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Centro Escolar Urbano Nicarao
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Radio Stations near Wiwilí

1 stations within ~55 km.

Station Genre Quality
Radio Juan Pablo Segundo 97.7 fm MP3 320 kbps

Restaurants in Wiwilí

1 restaurants within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Puerto Lindo

Clinics in Wiwilí

2 clinics within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica y Farmacia Cuba
Laboratorio clínico Maryher

Dentists in Wiwilí

1 dentists within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

Clínica Dental Corea

Veterinaries in Wiwilí

1 veterinaries within city radius — OpenStreetMap data

López Altamirano

Airports Near Wiwilí

7 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Apala AirportSmall Airport
Barrio El Aterrizaje AirportSmall Airport
Estelí AirportSmall Airport
JinotegaSmall Airport
La Cumplida AirportSmall Airport
Noveno Batallón AirportSmall Airport
Rancho Jamastran AirportSmall Airport

Churches & Religious Organizations in Wiwilí

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Iglesia Bautista Monte Horeb
Iglesia de Dios Pentecostal MI

Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Managua
Elevation
313 m (1,027 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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Frequently Asked Questions About Wiwilí

What is the population of Wiwilí?

Wiwilí has a population of 6,955 residents and is located in Nicaragua. The population density is 36 people per square mile, spread across 191.3 square miles.

What is the weather like in Wiwilí?

Wiwilí has a warm climate with an average annual temperature of 72°F (22°C). Winter temperatures average 69°F in January, while summers reach an average of 73°F in July. The area receives 213 sunny days per year. Annual rainfall totals 68.0 inches.

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