Estelí, Agricultural and commercial hub in northwestern Nicaragua
Estelí sits at an elevation of 815 meters in the central highlands, positioned along the Pan-American Highway connecting to the capital Managua.
The settlement emerged in 1685 when Spanish colonists relocated from Nueva Segovia to escape pirate attacks, establishing the town of San Antonio de Pavia.
The municipality maintains strong connections with international communities through partnerships with cities like Bielefeld in Germany and Linköping in Sweden.
The urban area features extensive water infrastructure, with a comprehensive network of water supply and sewage services covering most residential zones.
The region produces premium cigars, a tradition that began when Cuban cigar makers settled in the area following the 1959 Cuban Revolution.
Location: Estelí Department
Inception: December 8, 1891
Elevation above the sea: 844 m
Website: http://www.alcaldiaesteli.gob.ni/
Shares border with: Jinotega
Website: http://alcaldiaesteli.gob.ni
GPS coordinates: 13.09312,-86.35544
Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:54
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