Diriamba facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Diriamba
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Municipality
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| Nicknames:
Birthplace of the national football, of the national hipicas and of the Güegüense.
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 Diriamba
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
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| Department | Carazo Department | ||
| Area | |||
| • Land | 135 sq mi (349 km2) | ||
| Elevation | 1,745 ft (532 m) | ||
| Population
(2022 estimate)
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| • Municipality | 65,243 | ||
| • Density | 479/sq mi (184.9/km2) | ||
| • Urban | 44,294 | ||
Diriamba is a city and a municipality in the Carazo department of Nicaragua. About 65,243 people lived there in 2022. It is located 41 kilometers (about 25 miles) south of Managua, which is the capital city of Nicaragua. Diriamba is sometimes called the "Birthplace of national football," "national horse racing," and "El Güegüense."
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Geography and Climate
Diriamba is located on a mountain range, about 500 meters (1,640 feet) above sea level. This high location gives the city a mild and pleasant climate all year round. It can be quite windy from January to March.
Weather in Diriamba
Like most of western Nicaragua, Diriamba has a tropical climate. This means temperatures are usually warm, averaging between 28 and 32 degrees Celsius (82 and 90 degrees Fahrenheit). The city experiences a tropical wet and dry climate. This means there's a clear dry season from November to April. Most of the rain falls between May and October. The hottest months are usually March and April.
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| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | Year |
| Mean daily maximum °C (°F) | 31.0 (87.8) |
32.1 (89.8) |
33.6 (92.5) |
34.3 (93.7) |
34.0 (93.2) |
31.4 (88.5) |
30.9 (87.6) |
31.4 (88.5) |
30.3 (86.5) |
30.8 (87.4) |
30.6 (87.1) |
30.8 (87.4) |
31.8 (89.2) |
| Mean daily minimum °C (°F) | 20.4 (68.7) |
20.6 (69.1) |
21.7 (71.1) |
22.6 (72.7) |
23.4 (74.1) |
23.0 (73.4) |
22.6 (72.7) |
22.4 (72.3) |
22.2 (72.0) |
22.1 (71.8) |
20.9 (69.6) |
20.0 (68.0) |
21.8 (71.2) |
| Average rainfall mm (inches) | 9 (0.4) |
5 (0.2) |
3 (0.1) |
8 (0.3) |
130 (5.1) |
224 (8.8) |
144 (5.7) |
136 (5.4) |
215 (8.5) |
280 (11.0) |
42 (1.7) |
8 (0.3) |
1,204 (47.5) |
| Average rainy days (≥ 1.0 mm) | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 90 |
| Average relative humidity (%) | 69 | 64 | 62 | 61 | 70 | 80 | 79 | 81 | 82 | 83 | 78 | 73 | 74 |
| Mean monthly sunshine hours | 263.5 | 254.2 | 291.4 | 276.0 | 229.4 | 186.0 | 151.9 | 195.3 | 210.0 | 223.2 | 231.0 | 248.0 | 2,759.9 |
| Source: Wetter Spiegel online | |||||||||||||
Exploring Diriamba
Diriamba is the biggest city in the Carazo department. It has many interesting places to visit and things to see.
City Landmarks
- Basilica of Saint Sebastian: This important church is in the central park. It holds many old and valuable items. The church started being built in 1891 and was finished in 1939.
- Clock Tower: This famous tower is a well-known landmark in the city. Everyone uses it as a reference point.
- Dry Forest Ecological Museum: Here, you can learn a lot about the plants and animals that live in the local dry forest.
- House of Culture: This place hosts many performances and art workshops for the community.
Local Culture and Festivals
Diriamba is famous for its rich Nicaraguan folklore. The city holds religious festivals every year from January 17 to 27 to honor Saint Sebastian. The most important days are January 19 and 20. During these days, you can see traditional dances like:
- El Toro Huaco
- El Viejo y la Vieja
- Las Inditas
- El Gigante
- El Güegüense: This special comedy-dance was declared an "Intangible Heritage of Humanity" by UNESCO in 2000. This means it's a very important cultural tradition for all of humanity.
Nature and Beaches
The municipality of Diriamba also has a large rural area with 60 villages. This area is full of coffee farms and places where you can enjoy nature.
- La Maquina Ecotourism Center: A great place for nature lovers.
- Salto de la Culebra: This spot has many ponds and waterfalls.
- La Boquita and Casares: These are two popular beach destinations. You can easily reach them by road from the city center (about 30 kilometers or 18 miles).
- La Boquita is a sandy beach with cool rock formations. It has many restaurants, bars, and hotels.
- Casares is right next to La Boquita. It also has rocky areas and private summer houses by the coast. You can buy fresh seafood directly from local fishermen here.
Economy
In the past, Diriamba had many mulberry plantations. Mulberry trees are important because their leaves are food for silkworms, which produce silk. In 1850, a British writer named John Baily noted that if these plantations were managed better, a lot more silk could be produced.
Sports
Diriamba is home to Diriangén FC, which is Nicaragua's most successful football (soccer) club. They play their games at the Estadio Cacique Diriangén, located northwest of the city center.
Getting Around
It's very easy to get to Diriamba because the Pan-American Highway goes right through the city.
- From Managua: Diriamba is about 42 kilometers (26 miles) from Managua. If you take the Carretera Sur (Southern Highway), it takes about half an hour by car.
- Public Transport: There are frequent daily buses from the UCA bus station and the Israel Lewitez market in Managua.
- Local Travel: You can also take buses, taxis, or "moto-taxis" (motorcycle taxis) to reach the beaches and other rural attractions within the municipality. Diriamba is also connected to Jinotepe and other cities in the Masaya department.
Famous People
- Sheynnis Palacios, who was crowned Miss Universe in 2023, grew up in Diriamba.
See also
In Spanish: Diriamba para niños
