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Potosí
City in Rivas, Nicaragua
Overview
Potosí is a small, authentic town in the Rivas region of Nicaragua, set on the southwestern shore of Lake Nicaragua. With its close-knit community and tranquil environment, it's an excellent stop for travelers interested in traditional culture and nature.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Rivas
Population
5,222
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
11.49°, -85.86°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
55
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
30
Traffic Safety
60
Food Safety
35
Monthly Cost
$539
Local Cost
$327
Local Income
$170
Cashless
15
English
10
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
73 Mbps
Upload
26 Mbps
Latency
11 ms
City Vibrancy
—
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
0
Parks
0
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
—
Airport
ECI
Distance
21 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 25 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 58/100.
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