Jinotepe
Carazo · Nicaragua
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.
- Population29,507
- Nearest water from center0.5 km
- Nearest mountain from center13.1 km