Jinotega

Jinotega is located in the central region of Nicaragua, along the Honduran border. It is one of the larger coffee producing Departments, and it has large areas of rain forest which have been preserved by their relative inaccessibility.

Jinotega has spectacular natural landscapes, and a rich history seen in its towns and colonial churches. Jinotega also has one of the few hydroelectric plants in the country, and supplies a good deal the nation's electricity.

 

Capital	Granada
Location	North Central Nicaragua
Bordering Departments	North - Honduras South - Matagalpa East - Region Autonoma Atlantico Sur West - Esteli, Madriz, Nueva Segovia
Population	257,933
Area km2	9,755
Cities	Jinotega, Cua-Bocay, La Concordia, San Rafael del Norte, San Sebastian de Yali, Santa Maria de Pantasma, Wiwili.