Chichigalpa

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Chichigalpa
Ne Chichic apan
Municipality
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Aerial view of Chichigalpa.
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Chichigalpa
Location in Nicaragua
Coordinates: 12°34′N87°02′W / 12.567°N 87.033°W / 12.567; -87.033
CountryFlag of Nicaragua.svg  Nicaragua
Department Chinandega Department
Founded1839
Government
 • MayorVíctor Manuel Sevilla
Area
 • Municipality86 sq mi (223 km2)
 • Urban
1.4 sq mi (3.5 km2)
Population
 (2022 estimate) [1]
 • Municipality53,837
 • Density630/sq mi (240/km2)
 •  Urban
43,965
 • Urban density33,000/sq mi (13,000/km2)

Chichigalpa (Spanish pronunciation:  [ˈtʃitʃiˈɣalpa] ) o Chichicapan (nahuat) is a town and municipality in the Chinandega Department of Nicaragua.

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History

Pre-Columbian

It is presumed that Chichigalpa's first inhabitants arrived from the north. While their civilizations were not as advanced as those of the Aztecs and the Incans, they arrived at Chichigalpa due to a forced migration instituted by the Aztecs on weaker tribes. Of Toltec origin, the native people of Chichigalpa were presumed to be part of the Kingdom (Monexicado) of Chinandega and Tezoatega hence its name in nahuat nawat.

Initially, it was presumed that the town's name was linked to the nahuat term "chichiwal," which means breast, due to the volcano's shape resembling a breast. However, upon analyzing the town's linguistics, it became apparent that Chichigalpa was derived from the beautiful Chichigalpa river that flows through the city. In pre-colonial times, the river was utilized for washing clothes, bathing, and other purposes, which often made the water appear murky or "chichic" (meaning fermented or sour) due to the soap's cloudiness. "The fermented river" or "Chichicapan" gave the city its name.

Colonial Period

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Town hall of Chichigalpa.

Geography

Area

The municipality covers an area of 223 km2, but only about 3.5 km2 make up the center of the municipality and its nearby surroundings. Chichigalpa is connected to the city of Chinandega by a paved road (15 km). The municipality connects to the Nicaraguan capital, Managua, through the Pan-American Highway. Chichigalpa forms part of the Western department of Chinandega. It is bordered to the north by the Cordillera Los Maribios (a mountain range), to the south by León, to the east by Posoltega, and to the west by the municipalities of El Realejo and Chinandega.

Climate

Chichigalpa is situated in tropical wet and dry climate (Köppen climate classification: Aw). The dry season last from November to April while the wet season extends from May to October. The average annual precipitation is of 1742 mm (68.58 in). Temperatures are usually the highest in the month of April. [2] The average temperature is 30 °C (89 °F). Relative humidity is 68% and strong winds blow in a northeast to south direction predominantly.

Today

Sugarcane

Sugar accounts from about 5% of Nicaragua’s GDP and the municipality of Chichigalpa has vast areas of sugarcane plantations. A large number of the sugar cane workers have been affected with a chronic kidney disease (CKD). There is a growing scientific view that CKD is linked to harsh work conditions, particularly long hours exposed to sun without sufficient shade, rest and water. Dr Catharina Wesseling, an epidemiologist based at the Karolinska Institute in Sweden said that while other factors - such as pesticides, heavy metals and genetics – could also play a part, there was “absolutely no doubt” that CKD was an occupational disease. [3]

Neighborhoods (Barrios y Comarcas)

The municipality is further divided into many neighborhoods (Barrios y Comarcas):

  • Candelaria
  • Camino de Jesús
  • Carlos Fonseca I, II
  • Concepción
  • El Pueblito
  • Erick Ramirez
  • Juan Jose Briceño
  • La Parroquia
  • La Cruz
  • Las Palmeras
  • Los Lirios
  • Mercedes
  • Marvin Salazar I, II, III
  • Modesto Ramón Palma
  • Nueva Candelaria
  • Nuevo Amanecer
  • Quetzalia
  • Ronald Altamirano II
  • Reparto. 13 de Julio
  • Santiago
  • San Antonio
  • Valle Viejo I, II
  • Wells

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References

  1. ↑ Citypopulation.de Population of Chichigalpa municipality
  2. ↑ "Climate: Chichigalpa". Climate-Data.org. Retrieved 28 June 2014.
  3. ↑ "Nicaraguans demand action over illness killing thousands of sugar cane workers". TheGuardian.com . 16 February 2015.

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