Tipitapa
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Tipitapa is a municipality
Municipality
A municipality is essentially an urban administrative division having corporate status and usually powers of self-government. It can also be used to mean the governing body of a municipality. A municipality is a general-purpose administrative subdivision, as opposed to a special-purpose district...

 in the Managua
Managua (department)
Managua is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 3,672 km² and has a population of 1,380,300 . The capital is the city of Managua.- Municipalities :# Ciudad Sandino# El Crucero# Managua# Mateare# San Francisco Libre...

 department
Departments of Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a unitary republic, and for administrative purposes, it is divided into 15 departments and two self-governing regions based on the Spanish model:-Zelaya Department:...

 of Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...

.

History

Tipitapa has its origin in a settlement whose first settlers were the Chorotegas who populated the center of Nicaragua and especially the location between two lakes. Over time Chorotegas were divided into two rival gangs, the Dirianes and Nagrandanos. The kingdom of Dirianes was the jurisdiction to which he belonged in pre Tipitapa, had its own social, economic and administrative policy. The largest populations were Managua, Xalteva, Diriomo, Niquinohomo, Mateare Nindirí and two versions are known regarding the origin of the name of Tipitapa. The first said to be of Mexican origin and is formed from the prefix "telpë" meaning stone, "petlat" mat or bedroll and "pan" which means place ie "place of stone backpacks." The second version is that Tipitapa is derived from the voices "tpitzin" meaning short or small, "alt" meaning short or small and adverb of place "apan" meaning "In the vicinity of a small river or small stream . The original settlement was established Tipitapa in an area located to the southwest of the present town, near the river's shad, and like all Indian villages the sector had a small population whose economic activity was fishing, which performed on the shores of Lake Managua.

The current City Tipitapa was founded after the transfer of the town of his old seat, by the wealthy Spanish landowner Don Juan Bautista Almendrarez in 1775, after two years to submitting a petition to the governing authorities of the Kingdom of Guatemala, who it was granted accordingly.

Mr. Almendarez equity built with the chapel and the first bridge Tipitapa. During the Colonial period, Tipitapa had an indigenous population of approximately 1211 people. This small number of people shows the migration of its residents to other cities in the country and the high rate of population mortality due to epidemic diseases at the National War.

The most important historical event Tipitapa the Black Thorn Treaty, concluded by the May 4, 1927 between liberal and conservative factions that were in open war for political power in the country and the U.S. government sent Henry L. Stimpson, so in 1929, the City receives the official name of "Villa Stimpson," but for some reason that name is being recognized abolished the old Indian name "Tipitapa." It was until 1961 that the town of Tipitapa acquired the title of city by legislative decree.

Another important historical event for the town of Tipitapa and for all of Nicaragua, is The Battle of San Jacinto, fought on September 14, 1856 120 Nicaraguan soldiers commanded by then Colonel Jose Dolores Estrada, against more than 300 well-armed pirates who despite the differences were overthrown by the courage of the national patriotic

Geography

Tipitapa has a total area of ​​975.17 sqkm.

Territorial Division

Tipitapa Township is divided into urban and rural sectors. The urban sector is divided into eight districts, five districts of the periphery and seven settlements.
  • Urban Neighborhoods Sector
    • Noel Morales
    • Francisco Rojas
    • Orontes Centeno
    • Yuri Ordoñez
    • Roberto Vargas Batres
    • Ruben Ulloa
    • Villa Victoria de Julio
    • Juan Castro
    • A. Cesar Sandino
  • Barrios on the urban periphery
    • Camilo Ortega St. Martin Citadel
    • San Luis Zambrano
    • San Juan de la Plywood.
  • Urban settlements
    • Gaspar Garcia Laviana or Tangará
    • Aleyda Delgado
    • The Trejos
    • Peter J. Chamorro No. 2
    • Antonio Mendoza
    • A Decent Housing P / Master
    • The Chaparral.
    • Loma de Esquipulas

Hydrography

Tipitapa Township is in the "Lakes Basin" which extends from the Gulf of Fonseca
Gulf of Fonseca
The Gulf of Fonseca , part of the Pacific Ocean, is a gulf in Central America, bordering El Salvador, Honduras and Nicaragua.-History:Fonseca Bay was discovered in 1522 by Gil Gonzalez de Avila, and named by him after his patron, Archbishop Juan Fonseca, the implacable enemy of Columbus.In 1849, E. G...

 to the mouth of Rio San Juan
Río San Juan
Río San Juan may refer to* Río San Juan , Nicaragua* Río San Juan, Dominican Republic* Río San Juan, north-eastern Venezuela* Río San Juan , Mexico...

. The hydrographic system of the municipality is represented mainly by the eastern shores of Lake Managua
Lake Managua
Lake Managua is a lake in Nicaragua. The Spanish name is Lago de Managua or Lago Xolotlán. At 1,042 km², it is approximately long and wide. Similarly to the name of Lake Nicaragua, its name was coined by the Spanish conquerors from "Mangue" and agua...

, the River Tipitapa which is an elongated estuary 35 miles long and joins the Lake of Nicaragua with the Lake Xolotlan, this is about thirty feet higher than the Lake Cocibolca, so that when the lake water level is higher Xolotlán, the waters of this run by the River Tipitapa  causing floods that affect certain urban area of ​​the city.

On the north shore of Lake Managua, leads the Rio San Antonio, relatively short length because of his birth near the Estrada Plateau. On the southern shore of Lake receives no tributaries because the volcanic soil is very porous, which favors the infiltration of water.

Another major river is the Malacatoya that runs through the town on the eastern side and flows into the Lake of Nicaragua, has a length of 106 kms. and an annual flow of 1.06 m³ Romedio / sec.

Types of soil

These are classified into five types, depending on your location:
  • Stony ground and surface: Flags are located in the northeastern part of the municipality of Tipitapa and includes the communities of Terrero, Olominapa, strawberry, La Pita and part of the communities the flags, the Nancital, La Ceiba, La Pie, El Tule, cherimoya, El Caracol and the Crown. In this area are common Montaño-Volcanic landscapes mountainous, volcanic plains and volcanic hills inter mountain, in a relief ranging from slightly undulating to very steep, with elevations ranging between 100 and 600 meters above sea level.

  • River Plain volcanic: This ecosystem includes the communities located in the northeast of the town among which are Chilamatillo, Malacatoya, San Benito, The Woods, The Flags , Las Canoas Brazil and COLAM. Elevations range from 50 to 100 meters above mean sea level in an area of ​​subtropical dry forest life. Comprises soils developed from basaltic tuff-like geological group "The Sierras", they are in the highest position of the relief, with natural drainage usually drained to Lake Managua. These soils historically in the decade of the 60s and 70s were used for cotton, sorghum and later during the 80 sugar cane, specifically in what was the mill Victoria de Julio. The current use of these soils are annual crops such as sorghum, maize, rice, although the latter only in very small quantities for personal consumption, also identifies some areas of grass with trees, weeds and grasses with fewer managed pastures .

  • Vertisols: Plain comprises sedimentary soils are located in the northeastern part of the Plain of Tipitapa, including in part the communities of San Jacinto, Malacatoya, San Benito, The Woods, Flags, Las Canoas, COLAM, Tierra Blanca, old sugar mill Victoria de Julio and the communities adjacent to the Pan American Highway, located between San Benito and Tipitapa. This area identifies a subtropical forest life, with natural vegetation, dominated by extensive grazing systems and agriculture. These soils have developed from alluvial deposits, are susceptible to flooding in rainy season due to its flat topography, have clay texture, with 60% or more clay, so they have high water retention, this leads to cracking in dry periods up to 20 cms. and inflate in the rainy season. These conditions damage the root systems of plants and pose a danger to livestock. The soils are used for flood rice, grass and scrub forest, although the activity of mining become very difficult because they are extremely hard in summer and winter too sticky.

  • Lands most recent volcanic plain: These soils are located in the southern part of town, containing the town of Tipitapa, the communities Zambrano, El Zapotal, The Burned and communities on the old road Managua - Tipitapa. Formed from recent volcanic materials deposited on ancient sedimentary soils with natural drains usually drain to Lake Managua. The slopes are low, not exceed 10% in one area of ​​life Humeado Sub Tropical Climate Forest, with natural vegetation dominated intensive farming systems. In previous years these lands have been used for intensive farming of cotton and sorghum, without appropriate conservation practices, so that currently have high levels of both wind and water erosion. This area supports the largest urban pressure Tipitapa Township which adds to its proximity to the cities of Managua
    Managua
    Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as the department and municipality by the same name. It is the largest city in Nicaragua in terms of population and geographic size. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Xolotlán or Lake Managua, the city was declared the national capital in...

     and Masaya
    Masaya
    Masaya, culturally known as the City of Flowers, is the capital city of Masaya department. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast from Managua. The town of Masaya is situated just East of Masaya Volcano , an active volcano from which the city takes its name...

    .

  • Coast of Lake Managua
    Lake Managua
    Lake Managua is a lake in Nicaragua. The Spanish name is Lago de Managua or Lago Xolotlán. At 1,042 km², it is approximately long and wide. Similarly to the name of Lake Nicaragua, its name was coined by the Spanish conquerors from "Mangue" and agua...

    : This ecosystem is made up of lands located on the coastline of Lake Managua. The main uses of these soils are extensive grazing and cultivation of vegetables in summer, for which the land is very fertile, because during the winter season these lands remain flooded accumulating large amount of moisture. These soils are completely flooded during the rainy season, because they are poorly drained soils with high salinity levels. This problem is compounded by the loss of forest cover along rivers and Lake Managua, pollution of surface and groundwater by the use of pesticides and insecticides and problems related to land tenure.

Vegetation

The vegetation varies according to their area municipality in the north the vegetation is essentially low scrub. The potential land use is for livestock and crops becomes widespread grasses to protect soils and trees for energy purposes.

The vegetation in central or north-east has been replaced by annual crops, the soil is suitable for growing sugar cane, sesame, sorghum and cattle tech.

The southern area retains most of the vegetation of the town, dominated by evergreen trees and shrubs, soils are proper for the cultivation of maize, cassava, sorghum, sesame and livestock, crops and Musa.

Tipitapa Township falls within the area called "or semi-arid scrub forest" and "Semi tropical forest savanna." The Semi Sabana forest forest type is characterized by the contrast between the period of seasonal rain and drought, between the months of May and November.

The scrub forest, characteristic of the plains and dry places, is made up of highly branched shrubs, twisted, small leaves and sometimes transformed into spines (deciduous trees).

Demographics

Tipitapa has a current population of 124.990 inhabitants. Of the total population to 50.02% among males and 49.98% are female. 55.1% of the population is urban, living mostly in the town of that name.

Tradition and culture

The town celebrates its festivities in honor of the patron saint "Esquipulas
Esquipulas
Esquipulas is a town in the Guatemalan departmentof Chiquimula on the border with Honduras. It serves as the municipal seat for the surrounding municipality of the same name...

" or the Black Christ, from 6 to 30 January
January
January is the first month of the year in the Julian and Gregorian calendars and one of seven months with the length of 31 days. The first day of the month is known as New Year's Day...

 of each year.

These festivities are held in the old parish church of the town, the festival lasts for several days with the influx of local and pilgrimages promesantes elsewhere.

The town is famous for locking in your jurisdiction historic Hacienda San Jacinto, the place where was fought the famous battle of the September 14 of 1.856 between U.S. and Nicaraguan military forces commanded by Colonel José Dolores Estrada
José Dolores Estrada
José Dolores Estrada Morales , in the wake of the turmoil following José Santos Zelaya's fall, briefly served as acting President of Nicaragua for a week from 20 to 27 August 1910, before handing power to his brother, Juan José Estrada. He died the following year....

, classified as a national hero.

The house and corrals of the ranch San Jacinto National Monuments are visited every year on the same day by thousands of Nicaraguans celebrate the heroic victory.

At the entrance to the road leading to the farm is a monument to Sergeant Andres Castro, who fell down a stone to a member of the opposing army, which sought to jump the corral of the hacienda, thus making clear patriotism and courage of the army of the time.

Economy

During the 1970 and 1980, the town was noted for having a strong livestock sector due to the proximity of water and good pasture. The early years of the 90's, meant a decline in production levels and the land use jurisdiction.

The most important crops today are melon
Melon
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 corn
Corn
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 sorghum
Sorghum
Sorghum is a genus of numerous species of grasses, one of which is raised for grain and many of which are used as fodder plants either cultivated or as part of pasture. The plants are cultivated in warmer climates worldwide. Species are native to tropical and subtropical regions of all continents...

 and peanut
Peanut
The peanut, or groundnut , is a species in the legume or "bean" family , so it is not a nut. The peanut was probably first cultivated in the valleys of Peru. It is an annual herbaceous plant growing tall...

 for export. Has 5,000 head of cattle mostly for meat production.

In the municipality of Tipitapa quarries are located non-metallic mining. There are deposits of tuff
Tuff
Tuff is a type of rock consisting of consolidated volcanic ash ejected from vents during a volcanic eruption. Tuff is sometimes called tufa, particularly when used as construction material, although tufa also refers to a quite different rock. Rock that contains greater than 50% tuff is considered...

 (stone quarry), located north of town on the Flags and the guanaco. In addition, the municipality has stone bolon located on the banks of rivers and lake sand located along the shore of Lake Managua, materials widely used in construction.

The industrial fabric is poor and is mostly of medium size. The most prominent are woodworking
Woodworking
Woodworking is the process of building, making or carving something using wood.-History:Along with stone, mud, and animal parts, wood was one of the first materials worked by early humans. Microwear analysis of the Mousterian stone tools used by the Neanderthals show that many were used to work wood...

 Mills
Mills
Mills is the plural form of mill, but may also refer to:*Mills , a common family name of English or Gaelic origin*Mills , a fictional British secret agent created by Manning O'Brine*Another name for the board game Nine Men's Morris...

 bakeries stations blacksmith
Blacksmith
A blacksmith is a person who creates objects from wrought iron or steel by forging the metal; that is, by using tools to hammer, bend, and cut...

 tailor
Tailor
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 agricultural inputs and workshops mechanics in general.

The main tertiary activity is trade, which has grown from its strategic position between Managua and the departments of the country, especially with Matagalpa, Chontales RAAN and RAAS.

The township collective serves six routes with an average of 50, these parts of the county seat every five minutes. The routes connect the town with Managua
Managua
Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as the department and municipality by the same name. It is the largest city in Nicaragua in terms of population and geographic size. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Xolotlán or Lake Managua, the city was declared the national capital in...

 Leon
Leon
-Europe:* Kingdom of León, an independent state in the Iberian Peninsula from 910 to 1230 and again from 1296 to 1301* Viscounty of Léon, a feudal state in France during the 11th to 13th centuries* Léon, Landes, a commune in France* Isla de León, a Spanish island...

 Chinandega
Chinandega
Chinandega is a town and the departmental seat of Chinandega department in Nicaragua. It is also the administrative centre of the surrounding municipality of the same name. The city has a population of 121,793 inhabitants with 151,000 in the municipality...

 Carazo
Carazo
Carazo may refer to:* Carazo , Nicaragua* Evaristo Carazo , President of Nicaragua* Juan Carazo , former boxer* Pedro Largo Carazo , Spanish football defender...

 Masaya
Masaya
Masaya, culturally known as the City of Flowers, is the capital city of Masaya department. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast from Managua. The town of Masaya is situated just East of Masaya Volcano , an active volcano from which the city takes its name...

 Rivas
Rivas
Rivas is a city and municipality in southwestern Nicaragua on the Isthmus of the same name. The city proper is the capital of the Department of Rivas and administrative centre for the surrounding municipality of the same name.-Overview:...

 and Granada
Granada
Granada is a city and the capital of the province of Granada, in the autonomous community of Andalusia, Spain. Granada is located at the foot of the Sierra Nevada mountains, at the confluence of three rivers, the Beiro, the Darro and the Genil. It sits at an elevation of 738 metres above sea...

. The county seat has a bus terminal.

It also has a branch of the Nicaraguan Telecommunications Company (ENITEL), which provides postal, telegraph, messenger, mail service and international calls.

The household telephone service to 150 subscribers paying attention scattered in the urban sector of the homonymous city.

Sports

In the municipality of Tipitapa there are a total of 11 green areas and 5 baseball fields located in the urban area. In rural areas there are playgrounds or green area in each of the communities.

In the sport is very dynamic with many disciplines have major sports leagues:

Basketball .-

Softball .-

Baseball .-

Kickball .-

Soccer .-

Soccer is the greatest boom has on younger and that has links throughout the city and so far has a good representation at national level and that is participation in the Second Division Soccer League National or promotions, participates in this.

Club formed specifically with players originating from Tipitapa
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