Jinotepe, Carazo facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Jinotepe
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Municipality
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Old Jinotepe train station
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 Jinotepe
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
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| Department | Carazo Department | |
| Area | ||
| • Municipality | 281 km2 (108 sq mi) | |
| Population
(2022 estimate)
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| • Municipality | 55,333 | |
| • Density | 196.9/km2 (510.0/sq mi) | |
| • Urban | 40,361 | |
Jinotepe (pronounced hee-noh-TEH-peh) is a lively city and municipality in the Carazo Department of Nicaragua. It is located in the western part of the country.
This city shares its borders with several other important areas. These include Managua, Masaya, Granada, and Rivas.
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What's in a Name? The Meaning of Jinotepe
The name Jinotepe comes from an ancient language called Náhuatl. This language was spoken by some of the first people in the area.
The word "Jinotepe" is made up of three parts:
- "xilotl" means "tender corn"
- "tepetl" means "hill"
- "-k" means "place"
So, Jinotepe means "the place of the tender corn". This name tells us that corn was likely very important to the people who first lived here.
Exploring Jinotepe's Geography
Jinotepe is located in a region that has a tropical climate. This means the weather is usually warm all year round. Temperatures often stay between 28 and 32 degrees Celsius (82 to 90 degrees Fahrenheit).
Understanding Jinotepe's Climate
The city experiences a tropical wet and dry climate. This type of climate has two main seasons:
- Dry Season: From November to April, there is very little rain.
- Wet Season: From May to October, most of the year's rainfall happens.
The hottest months are usually March and April. This is because the sun is directly overhead, and the rainy season has not yet begun.
| Climate data for Jinotepe, Nicaragua | |||||||||||||
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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 | |||||||||||||
Sports and Fun in Jinotepe
Jinotepe is home to a baseball team called the Cafeteros de Carazo. Baseball is a very popular sport in Nicaragua, and many people enjoy watching and playing it.
Global Connections: Jinotepe's Sister Cities
Cities around the world sometimes form special friendships called "twin towns" or "sister cities". These connections help people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Jinotepe has one sister city:
See also
In Spanish: Jinotepe para niños
