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Belén
City in Rivas, Nicaragua
Overview
Belén is a tranquil small town in the Rivas region of Nicaragua, set amidst beautiful countryside and local charm. Life here is relaxed, and visitors often enjoy the lively community markets and rural landscapes. The pace is slow, making it ideal for those seeking an authentic taste of Nicaraguan daily life.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Rivas
Population
5,415
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.50°, -85.89°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
60
Female Safety
55
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
65
Food Safety
57
Monthly Cost
$625
Local Cost
$310
Local Income
$220
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
27.8°C
Summer Avg
28.0°C
Winter Avg
27.1°C
Record High
35.4°C
Record Low
20.5°C
Humidity
74%
Precipitation
1430 mm
Internet Speed
61 Mbps
Upload
13 Mbps
Latency
14 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ECI
Distance
18 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 49 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 40/100.
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