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14-416: Juigalpa Municipality has a population of 61,411 and extends for 727 km², with a population density of 84/km² (2022 estimate). In 1659, mayor Jeronimo Villegas requested land from a Spanish government representative, Sebastian Alvarez, for the foundation of a town. This request was granted on April 24, 1668. On June 11, 1877, Juigalpa was declared the department capital for the second and last time after

28-477: A 19-year dispute with Acoyapa . Juigalpa was elevated to the status of a city on January 27, 1879. The name Juigalpa means “land abundant of jicaro,” and “origin of black snails” in an Indian tongue. The city was used as a stop-over point for miners and farmers from the surrounding area. Juigalpa sits within a valley in the Amerrisque Mountains . The Carretera passes through the lowest parts of

42-746: Is Palo Solo Park a neatly manicured overlook on a hill with great views of the city and the surrounding Amerrisque Mountains. Dancing is one of the favorite pastimes in Nicaragua. Juigalpa features three “discotecas” or dance clubs. Juigalpa also features the Thomas Belt Zoo, with an impressive selection of animals. There is also the Gregorio Aguilar Barea Archaeological Museum in Juigalpa, featuring several stone carvings and other artifacts found in

56-464: Is a saying in Juigalpa, “It is not a good patron saint festival if nobody dies.” There are two fairs during the patron saint festival. One is produced by the mayor’s office in the center of town. The other, and larger of the two, is organized by a microfinance NGO, PRODESA, and takes place in the PRODESA fairgrounds located on the western side of town. Electric service is very consistent relative to

70-547: Is bordered by Juigalpa , San Pedro de Lóvago , and Santo Tomás municipalities to the north, by Villa Sandino and El Coral municipalities to the east, by El Almendro and Morrito municipalities to the south, and by Lake Nicaragua to the west. The municipal center is located 170 kilometres (110 mi) from the Nicaraguan capital Managua . Acoyapa has an estimated population of 20,412 inhabitants. 50.4% of them are females and 49.6% of them are males. About 50.8% of

84-719: Is governed by the Law of Municipalities (in Spanish : Ley No.40 - Ley de Municipalidades ), drafted and approved by the National Assembly on July 2. 1988. The municipalities are responsible for planning and urban development, collection of municipal taxes, maintenance of public utilities and other services, such as parks, sewerage and public cemeteries. Whilst municipal governments may not be responsible for large highways, small roads and tracks usually come under their control. Additionally, municipal governments may issue permits for

98-656: Is only one public hospital in Juigalpa, the Hospital Camilo Ortega Saavedra. Juigalpa is a sister city to one city in the Netherlands : 12°06′N 85°22′W  /  12.100°N 85.367°W  / 12.100; -85.367 Acoyapa Acoyapa is a town and a municipality in the Chontales Department of Nicaragua . Its name comes from the word "Acoyaph" which means "place from above". The municipality

112-512: Is the largest city in the region, it has many commerce and service sector businesses as well. As the largest city in the south-central region of Nicaragua, Juigalpa has various entertainment options. Plaza Mayor or Main Square is the main venue in the city for it is surrounded by the Cathedral, the main public buildings, shops, restaurants, and bars. Students and children hang out or play around

126-648: The Amerrisque Mountains. Many of these artifacts are from the Chontal natives. All of the bus routes to and from Juigalpa can be found at Mercado Mayoreo in Managua. Juigalpa is approximately three hours from Managua by ordinary bus, and two hours on an express bus. There are also charter helicopters available from Managua. Taxi cabs are the predominant means of transportation within the city. The patron saint celebrations ( fiestas patronales ) during

140-558: The Pacific side of Nicaragua as it does not share a power plant with Managua. Conventional landline telephone is provided by Enitel, the national telephone company. The two cellphone companies in Nicaragua, Claro and Movistar , have extensive coverage in Juigalpa. There are a handful of radio stations in Juigalpa, including Radio Asunción 720 AM, Radio Centro 870 AM, Radio Sabrocita 100.1 FM and Estereo Medidano 94.1. There are two local television channels, Canal 14 and Canal 20. There

154-419: The band stand in the early afternoons while families and visitors come out in the evening for a stroll, hang around the fountain, or to have dinner across the street. Peatonal Asunción _a pedestrianized street_ is a brand new addition to the city's attractions with a fountain, benches, plenty of shade trees, and coffeeshops, ice cream parlors, and leathergood stores. About four blocks north of Plaza Mayor there

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168-483: The city with the elevation rising on both sides. Higher points throughout the city provide clear views of the Amerrisque mountains. Juigalpa is home to many branches of Nicaraguan and Central American universities. In comparison to other parts of Nicaragua, Juigalpa is rather prosperous. The department of Chontales produces 90% of the beef in Nicaragua, and is the dominant industry in the region. Because Juigalpa

182-425: The population lives in an urban area. 11°58′N 85°10′W  /  11.967°N 85.167°W  / 11.967; -85.167 This Nicaragua location article is a stub . You can help Misplaced Pages by expanding it . Municipalities of Nicaragua The 15 departments and 2 autonomous regions of Nicaragua are divided into 153 municipalities. The formation and dissolution of municipalities

196-649: The week of August 15 celebrate the Assumption of the Virgin Mary . This patron saint festival is renowned as one of the best in Central America, drawing people from neighboring countries. Much of this celebration takes place in the Plaza de Toros near the center of town. Here, the highlighted event is bull riding. On average, five people die every year from bull riding-related injuries. As a result, there

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