Namanji, Nicaragua
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General Information
| Population* | 3,210 |
| Number of Houses | 519 |
| Avg # of people per home | 6-7 people |
| Number & Percentage of Children |
0-5: 16% 513 children 6-14: 24% 770 children |
| Electricity | Yes, connected to the national system |
| Location | Located 28 kilometers west of Jinotega |
| Municipality | San Rafael del Norte |
| Department | Jinotega |
| Health Center | No |
| Distance from compounds | 21 kilometers |
| Road conditions | Excellent conditions year-round |
* Population does not reflect how many patients will be seen on Medical
Brigades as many people from surrounding communities come seeking
Medical Brigades medical attention.
Top Three Needs Expressed
• The construction of a health center.
• The construction of a potable water system so that all residents can gain access within the community.
• The construction of at least 250 latrines.
A school was constructed in 1997 by FISE and the EU. The school has morning sessions with up to 99 primary school students and 35 secondary school students from the surrounding area. Because Namanji is in a central location for many surrounding communities, students from adjacent communities attend school here.
Eleven years ago, the local government constructed a water system that, at the time, was sufficient for all community members. Since that time, the population has tripled and the water system no longer covers every home. Community members without access to piped water often go to the river for laundry and bathing purposes.
This community does not have a health unit because nearby communities already have them. However, difficulties arise due to a lack of available medications; patients must travel to the city to fill prescriptions in some cases.
The primary source of income for community members is the cultivation of tobacco and cereal grains; vegetables are produced on a smaller scale. Most of the arable land is owned by a small group of people; consequently, most laborers only work on behalf of other people. Small businesses are another source of income.
There are no other organizations currently working in this community.