Popoyo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Popoyo
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Town
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 Popoyo
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Rivas Department |
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Nicaragua Standard Time) |
Popoyo is a small beach town located in the Tola area of Nicaragua. It is part of the Rivas Department, a region known for its beautiful Pacific coastline.
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The 1992 Nicaragua Tsunami
On September 2, 1992, a strong earthquake happened off the coast of Nicaragua. This earthquake, which measured 7.0 in magnitude, caused a huge tsunami. A tsunami is a series of very large ocean waves.
The tsunami hit Popoyo and many other towns along Nicaragua's Pacific coast. It caused a lot of damage. Many homes and fishing boats were destroyed. This natural event affected thousands of people in the area.
Surfing in Popoyo
Popoyo is a very popular place for surfing. This is because Nicaragua often has strong offshore winds. These winds help create perfect waves for surfing.
- Popoyo Outer Reef is a challenging surf spot. It's best for experienced surfers. The waves here are powerful and break over a reef. They can go both left and right. Sometimes, you can even find a thick barrel section, which is when the wave curls over you.
- Playa Santana is another great spot. It's about 20 minutes from Popoyo. This beach break consistently has good waves.
- The Popoyo Surf Zone is amazing for surfers. It has many different types of waves. These include point breaks, beach breaks, and reef breaks. The area catches the power of swells coming from the south. Plus, winds from Lake Nicaragua blow offshore all day. This combination makes for fantastic surfing conditions.
Geography and Climate
Popoyo is located in a tropical area. This means it has warm weather all year round.
Popoyo's Climate
Popoyo has a tropical savanna climate. This type of climate has two main seasons. There is a short dry season from January to April. Then, there is a long wet season from May to October.
Temperatures stay pretty steady throughout the year. The dry season is usually a little cooler. Average temperatures range from about 25.5 degrees Celsius (78 degrees Fahrenheit) in January to 27.7 degrees Celsius (82 degrees Fahrenheit) in May. The area gets about 1345 millimeters (53 inches) of rain each year.
| Climate data for Popoyo, Nicaragua | |||||||||||||
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 28.7 (83.7) |
26.6 (79.9) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.8 (89.2) |
31.7 (89.1) |
30.0 (86.0) |
29.5 (85.1) |
29.8 (85.6) |
29.8 (85.6) |
29.5 (85.1) |
29.1 (84.4) |
28.7 (83.7) |
29.7 (85.4) |
| Daily mean °C (°F) | 25.5 (77.9) |
26.0 (78.8) |
27.0 (80.6) |
26.4 (79.5) |
27.7 (81.9) |
26.7 (80.1) |
26.4 (79.5) |
26.6 (79.9) |
26.2 (79.2) |
26.3 (79.3) |
26.1 (79.0) |
25.6 (78.1) |
26.4 (79.5) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 23.0 (73.4) |
23.2 (73.8) |
23.9 (75.0) |
24.8 (76.6) |
24.9 (76.8) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.3 (75.7) |
24.1 (75.4) |
23.6 (74.5) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.8 (74.8) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.9 (75.1) |
| Average precipitation mm (inches) | 8 (0.3) |
4 (0.2) |
3 (0.1) |
10 (0.4) |
172 (6.8) |
225 (8.9) |
151 (5.9) |
181 (7.1) |
265 (10.4) |
209 (8.2) |
87 (3.4) |
30 (1.2) |
1,345 (52.9) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 16 | 14 | 15 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 5 | 113 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 229.4 | 228.8 | 244.9 | 231.0 | 195.3 | 141.0 | 148.8 | 161.2 | 147.0 | 173.6 | 186.0 | 207.7 | 2,294.7 |
| Source: Hong Kong Observatory | |||||||||||||
See also
In Spanish: Popoyo para niños
