Esquipulas, Nicaragua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Esquipulas
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Municipality
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 Esquipulas
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Matagalpa |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 85 sq mi (219 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 15,877 |
| • Density | 187.8/sq mi (72.50/km2) |
| • Urban | 5,474 |
| Climate | Aw |
Esquipulas is a small town and a municipality located in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua. It's a place where many people live and work, just like your own town or city!
Where is Esquipulas located?
Esquipulas is in the central part of Nicaragua. It shares its borders with several other towns and areas. To the north, you'll find the municipalities of San Dionisio and Matagalpa. To the south, it borders Boaco and San José de los Remates. This means it's surrounded by different communities.
What is the climate like in Esquipulas?
The weather in Esquipulas is generally mild and pleasant. It has two main seasons each year. The rainy season lasts from May to December. During these months, you can expect more rain. The dry season is shorter, running from January to April. This is when the weather is usually sunnier and drier.
| Climate data for Esquipulas, Nicaragua (1971–1990) | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 26.2 (79.2) |
27.7 (81.9) |
29.8 (85.6) |
30.8 (87.4) |
30.9 (87.6) |
28.3 (82.9) |
27.0 (80.6) |
27.6 (81.7) |
27.9 (82.2) |
27.8 (82.0) |
27.1 (80.8) |
26.1 (79.0) |
28.1 (82.6) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 22.6 (72.7) |
24.5 (76.1) |
24.9 (76.8) |
25.8 (78.4) |
26.3 (79.3) |
24.9 (76.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
24.2 (75.6) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.1 (73.6) |
24.4 (75.9) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 19.0 (66.2) |
19.3 (66.7) |
19.9 (67.8) |
20.7 (69.3) |
21.7 (71.1) |
21.4 (70.5) |
20.7 (69.3) |
20.8 (69.4) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.5 (68.9) |
20.4 (68.7) |
20.0 (68.0) |
20.4 (68.7) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 25 (1.0) |
13 (0.5) |
8 (0.3) |
17 (0.7) |
153 (6.0) |
210 (8.3) |
143 (5.6) |
160 (6.3) |
185 (7.3) |
182 (7.2) |
69 (2.7) |
32 (1.3) |
1,197 (47.1) |
| Average precipitation days (≥ 1 mm) | 5 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 16 | 18 | 18 | 17 | 16 | 10 | 9 | 124 |
| Source: National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Esquipulas (Nicaragua) para niños
