Popoyo


Popoyo is a small beach town in the Tola municipality of the Rivas Department of Nicaragua.

The 1992 Nicaraguan tsunami

On September 2, 1992 a magnitude 7.0 earthquake off the central coast of Nicaragua generated a tsunami that devastated Popoyo and many other communities on the Pacific coast. At least 116 people were killed, more than 68 missing and over 13,500 left homeless in Nicaragua. At least 1,300 houses and 185 fishing boats were destroyed along the west coast of Nicaragua.

Surfing

Because of the country's consistent offshore winds surfing is a popular tourist attraction in the area.

Climate

Popoyo has a tropical savanna climate with a short dry season from January to April and a lengthy wet season from May to October. Temperatures remain steady throughout the year with the dry season being slightly cooler and range from in January to in May. The average annual precipitation is.