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Villa El Carmen
City in Managua, Nicaragua
Overview
Villa El Carmen is a laid-back coastal town in the Managua department, famed for its quiet beaches and friendly local atmosphere. Its small population and rural setting make it a peaceful alternative to Nicaragua's larger cities, with easy access to Pacific surf spots and local nature. The town blends traditional Nicaraguan culture with gentle tourism, attracting both families and backpackers.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Managua
Population
5,219
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.98°, -86.51°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
45
LGBTQ+ Safety
35
Traffic Safety
40
Food Safety
60
Monthly Cost
$690
Local Cost
$323
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
20
Temperature
27.6°C
Summer Avg
27.3°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
38.4°C
Record Low
17.7°C
Humidity
73%
Precipitation
1453 mm
Internet Speed
34 Mbps
Upload
9 Mbps
Latency
23 ms
City Vibrancy
1
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
1
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
MGA
Distance
41 km
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Frequently Asked Questions
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 11 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-07.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. 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 55/100.
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