Jinotepe
The departmental capital of Carazo in Nicaragua, Jinotepe takes its name from a Nahuatl word meaning "on the hill of the tender corn cobs" and sits within reach of several neighbouring departments including Managua, Masaya, Granada, and Rivas. The town has a compact centre with cafés and restaurants, and the surrounding landscape includes mountain views. Its Indigenous heritage traces to the Chorotega and Nahua peoples.
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- Population29,507
- Nearest water from center 0.5 km0.3 mi
- Nearest mountain from center 13 km8.1 mi
Jinotepe: quick answers
Where is Jinotepe?
Jinotepe is in Carazo, Nicaragua, about 35 km22 miles in a straight line from Managua.
How do you get to Jinotepe?
The nearest airport is Managua (MGA), about 1 hr 26 min away by road.
What's the weather like in Jinotepe?
The warmest month is April, averaging 28°C82°F across day and night; the coolest is October, at 25°C76°F. The wettest month is October, with about 309 mm12.2 in of precipitation. (Monthly averages, 1991–2020.)
What's in Jinotepe?
OpenStreetMap lists 1 museum, 16 restaurants, 2 cafés and 9 places of worship within 2 km of the centre.