Matagalpa
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Matagalpa month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Matagalpa are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 26–28°C. April is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), February the coldest (average low 19°C), and October the wettest (about 295 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 26.9 | 19.0 | 15 | 10.8 |
| February | 27.7 | 18.8 | 15 | 11.2 |
| March | 29.2 | 19.2 | 18 | 11.6 |
| April | 30.7 | 20.1 | 34 | 11.5 |
| May | 29.7 | 21.2 | 207 | 10.3 |
| June | 27.2 | 21.0 | 181 | 9.6 |
| July | 27.2 | 21.0 | 71 | 10.5 |
| August | 28.0 | 21.0 | 112 | 10.5 |
| September | 28.2 | 20.8 | 186 | 10.1 |
| October | 27.3 | 20.5 | 295 | 9.3 |
| November | 26.7 | 20.1 | 127 | 9.9 |
| December | 26.3 | 19.6 | 28 | 10.3 |
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01 · OverviewMatagalpa, in brief
Where is Matagalpa located and what defines its present-day economy?
Matagalpa is a city in Nicaragua which serves as the capital of the Matagalpa Department. Situated at coordinates 12.92795 and -85.91906, the municipality holds a recorded population of 109,089 residents, while broader department estimates reach 606,643.
As the largest city in the country's interior and Nicaragua's seventh largest overall, Matagalpa stands as one of the most commercially active urban centers outside of Managua. Historically known as the Pearl of the North and the Land of Eternal Spring, the local economy benefits from its position in the central highlands.
Agricultural commerce has deep roots in the region, dating back to the introduction of coffee cultivation in the nineteenth century by European immigrants such as Ludwig Elster and Katharina Braun, whose crops were marketed directly to Germany. This foundational trade stimulated broader international migration, drawing German, American, British, and Danish settlers who established farms in the highlands. Today, agricultural production and trade continue to anchor the livelihood of the Matagalpa Department, supporting its robust commercial standing within Nicaragua's interior.
For more details, consult the Matagalpa entry or the GeoNames record for Matagalpa.
Frequently Asked Questions about Matagalpa
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01 · Q&AWhere is Matagalpa located and what are its coordinates?
Matagalpa is situated in Nicaragua at geographic coordinates 12.9279, -85.9191, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Matagalpa?
Matagalpa has a recorded population of approximately 109,089 and observes the America/Managua time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Matagalpa?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Matagalpa include ES-NI, English, with NIO used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Matagalpa?
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