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Chichigalpa
City in Chinandega, Nicaragua
Overview
Chichigalpa is a lively small city in Nicaragua's Chinandega department, closely tied to the region's famous sugar and rum industries. Known for its friendly locals and authentic Nicaraguan atmosphere, it offers a blend of daily traditions, lively festivals, and access to the rich agricultural landscape nearby.
Geographic Context
Jurisdiction
Nicaragua
Department
Chinandega
Population
44,769
Time Zone
America/Managua
Coordinates
12.58°, -87.03°
Key Metrics
Safety Score
50
Female Safety
40
LGBTQ+ Safety
25
Traffic Safety
35
Food Safety
50
Monthly Cost
$585
Local Cost
$272
Local Income
$250
Cashless
20
English
15
Temperature
28.4°C
Summer Avg
28.1°C
Winter Avg
28.3°C
Record High
40.0°C
Record Low
17.7°C
Humidity
69%
Precipitation
1451 mm
Internet Speed
65 Mbps
Upload
17 Mbps
Latency
15 ms
City Vibrancy
8
Coworking
0
Cafes
0
Nightlife
4
Parks
4
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Neighborhoods
Mapped27 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.
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Data sources
Source-backed data
NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 4 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.
Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 27 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-22.
Estimated data
Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 60/100.
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