Corinto, Nicaragua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Corinto
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Municipality and town
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Corinto, Nicaragua
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 Corinto
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
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| Department | Department of Chinandega | ||
| Founded | 1858 | ||
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| • Municipality and town | 27.3 sq mi (70.7 km2) | ||
| Population
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| • Municipality and town | 18,602 | ||
| • Density | 681.5/sq mi (263.11/km2) | ||
| • Urban | 18,602 | ||
| Time zone | UTC-6 (Central Time) | ||
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Corinto is a town located on the northwest Pacific coast of Nicaragua. It's part of the Chinandega area. About 18,602 people lived here in 2022. The town was officially started in 1863.
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History of Corinto
How Corinto Began
The town of Corinto was founded in 1849. It became important as a port in 1863. This was because it had a large and safe harbor. Before Corinto, El Realejo was Nicaragua's main seaport from 1550 to 1850. But El Realejo became too shallow with sand, so Corinto took its place.
British Presence
In 1895, there was a disagreement between Nicaragua and Britain. Nicaragua had not paid Britain for taking over an area called the Mosquito Reserve. Because of this, British forces took control of Corinto's port on April 27, 1895. The British eventually left after Nicaragua paid them.
United States Involvement
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The United States has also been involved in Corinto's history. On May 2, 1896, U.S. Marines came to Corinto. They were there to protect American interests during a time of political trouble.
In 1909, a famous African-American writer named James Weldon Johnson was appointed as the U.S. Consul to Corinto. This was an important diplomatic role.
Later, on January 25, 1922, more U.S. Marines arrived. They came from the ship USS Galveston. They were sent to help protect the U.S. embassy in Managua during another period of political tension.
In the 1980s, during a conflict in Nicaragua, the U.S. was supporting a group called the Contras. During this time, the Port of Corinto was damaged. On October 10, 1983, an attack destroyed a large amount of fuel. Many believe this attack was planned by the CIA and carried out by U.S. Navy Seals.
Corinto's Economy
Corinto is very important for Nicaragua's economy. It used to be a major stop for trains. Today, it is Nicaragua's largest and only Pacific port. This means it's where most goods come into and leave the country by sea.
The port has a special area for containers. It can handle many different types of goods. This includes liquids, bulk items, cars, and goods packed in large containers.
International Connections
Corinto has special connections with other cities around the world. These are called "twin towns" or "sister cities." They often share cultural or economic ties.
Twin Towns – Sister Cities
Corinto is twinned with these cities:
Bremen, Germany- Cologne, Germany
Liverpool, United Kingdom
Portland, Oregon, United States
See also
In Spanish: Corinto (Nicaragua) para niños
