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Ocotal

City in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua

Overview

Ocotal is a charming city in northern Nicaragua, known for its colonial architecture, busy central plaza, and laid-back atmosphere. As the capital of Nueva Segovia, it is a gateway to mountainous scenery and rich coffee culture.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Nicaragua

Department

Nueva Segovia

Population

33,928

Time Zone

America/Managua

Coordinates

13.63°, -86.50°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$622

Local Cost

$350

Local Income

$220

Cashless

English

Temperature

23.5°C

Summer Avg

23.6°C

Winter Avg

22.3°C

Record High

37.9°C

Record Low

10.1°C

Humidity

75%

Precipitation

1157 mm

City Vibrancy

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Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

Parks

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

1.0

Airport

—

Distance

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Weather & Climate

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Neighborhoods

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Coverage is incomplete — additional neighborhoods are being added as more source data is processed.

Apají Apají is a quiet residential area on the city's northern edge. Streets are lined with modest homes and small local markets serve daily needs.Ocotal Ocotal is a modest residential area northwest of central Managua, home mainly to local families and commuters. It offers basic amenities and straightforward access to main roads.

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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.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

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.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 2 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.

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 70/100.

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