San Juan del Sur Lighthouse

San Juan del Sur Lighthouse has a focal height of 30 metres, a tower height of 4.5 metres and a range of 16 nautical miles. It was built in 1900.

Focal height
30 metres
Tower height
4.5 metres
Range
16 nautical miles
Built
1900
Light characteristic
Fl W 6s.
Coordinates
11.24306, -85.88089

The San Juan del Sur Lighthouse is located in Nicaragua and has a tower height of 4.5m and a focal height of 30m. It was built in 1900 and has a range of 16 nautical miles. The lighthouse is situated in San Juan del Sur, within the Rivas Department.

Light and tower

It has a tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and light on a mast tower. The tower is built of masonry. Its daymark is white tower. The light has a focal height of 30 metres. The light has a range of 16 nautical miles. Its light characteristic is Fl W 6s. It is managed by Aquatic Transport Directorate. The NGA list of lights numbers it 15440. The Admiralty list of lights numbers it G3350.

Details

Name
San Juan del Sur Lighthouse
Marking
white tower
Range Nm
16
Nga Number
15440
Year Built
1900
Description
The Barrio Planta Project school is supported by a US-based 501(c)(3) organization.
Tower Shape
tapered cylindrical tower with balcony and light on a mast
Location Text
San Juan del Sur<br>[[Rivas Department]]
Focal Height M
30
Managing Agent
Aquatic Transport Directorate
Tower Height M
4.5
Admiralty Number
G3350
Light Characteristic
Fl W 6s.
Construction Material
masonry tower