El Jícaro, Nicaragua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
El Jícaro
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Municipality
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 El Jícaro
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Nueva Segovia Department |
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| • Municipality | 166 sq mi (429 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 33,013 |
| • Density | 199.31/sq mi (76.95/km2) |
| • Urban | 10,264 |
El Jícaro is a special kind of area called a municipality in Nicaragua. It is located in the Nueva Segovia Department. Think of a municipality as a local government area, like a town or a county, where people live and work together.
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Discover El Jícaro
El Jícaro is a fascinating place in Nicaragua. It is known for its community and local life.
Where is El Jícaro Located?
El Jícaro is found in the northern part of Nicaragua. It is part of the Nueva Segovia Department, which is a region near the border with Honduras. Its exact location is at 13 degrees 43 minutes North latitude and 86 degrees 8 minutes West longitude. This means it's in the Northern Hemisphere, west of the Prime Meridian.
How Many People Live Here?
As of 2022, about 33,013 people live in El Jícaro. This number includes everyone in the municipality. About 10,264 of these people live in the main urban area, which is like the town center. The rest live in the surrounding rural areas. The total area of El Jícaro is about 429 square kilometers.
Who Leads El Jícaro?
The leader of El Jícaro is called the Mayor. The current Mayor is Telma Olivas. A mayor is like the head of the local government. They help make decisions for the community. This includes things like managing local services, planning for the town's future, and representing the people who live there.
See also
- In Spanish: El Jícaro (Nicaragua) for kids
