Jalapa, Nicaragua facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Jalapa
Municipality
Jalapa Location in Nicaragua
Country	Nicaragua
Department	Nueva Segovia Department
Area
• Municipality	265 sq mi (687 km2)
• Land	243 sq mi (629 km2)
Population  (2022 estimate)
• Municipality	73,965
• Density	278.85/sq mi (107.66/km2)
• Urban	42,765

Jalapa is a city and a municipality located in the Nueva Segovia Department of Nicaragua. It is found in the northern part of Nicaragua, very close to the border with Honduras.

Jalapa has a special connection with Boulder, Colorado, in the United States. They have been "sister cities" since 1983. This means they share a friendly relationship to promote cultural understanding.

Jalapa's Role in the Contra War

Jalapa is located right on the border with Honduras. Because of its location, it was an important place during a conflict known as the Contra War in the 1980s.

During this time, a group called the Contras tried to take control of the city. They were supported by the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency) from the United States. The Contras made two attempts to take over Jalapa, once in late 1982 and again in December 1983. The CIA had told them that if they succeeded, the United States government would quickly recognize their new government. However, both attempts by the Contras to take control of Jalapa were not successful.

International Connections

Jalapa has a special relationship with a city in the United States. This kind of connection is called a "sister city" partnership. It helps people from different countries learn about each other's cultures and build friendships.

Sister City Partnership

Jalapa's sister city is:

• Boulder, Colorado, United States. This partnership began in 1987.

See also

In Spanish: Jalapa (Nicaragua) para niños