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El Viejo
City in Chinandega, Nicaragua
Overview
El Viejo is a lively small city in the Chinandega region of Nicaragua, renowned for its colonial church and lively markets. With a friendly atmosphere and authentic local culture, it offers a glimpse of traditional Nicaraguan life outside crowded tourist spots.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Chinandega
Population
53,504
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
12.66°, -87.17°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
45
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$595
Local Cost
$298
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
28.4°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
28.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
17.7°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1451 mm
Internet Speed
57 Mbps
Upload
11 Mbps
Latency
16 ms
City Vibrancy
6
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
4
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 41 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 68/100.
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