History
The name ''Mazatepetl'', meaning in Nahuatl: "Deer Mountain". The population of Chorotega origin, settled in the foothills of the Masaya Volcano, it is important to emphasize that in research deeper envelope the Aboriginal time appears the name ''Mazatepetl'', but Matapalete or Popocatepetl than in Nahuatl means: "Burning Hill". The ancestors settled from the Laguna de Masaya to the Pochote in the margins of the Masaya Volcano, then was moved to Nimboja and Jalapa. According to Chronicles of the colony, 1 September 1528 to 5 May 1529, Fray Francisco de Bobadilla visited Matapalete and named a total of 154 aborigines living in the place. In an article of the year, 1613 historian Fray Juan Torquemada appears registered as municipality Masatepe. In 1835 during the modern era and when Nicaragua had only four departments, Masatepe belonged to Granada.Weather and Location
Masatepe is located on top of the Plateau of towns, at an altitude of 475m, the total area can be divided into two main different types of biomes: 1- Rain forest (Usually has native trees and Coffee Plantations. Elv: (400 - 500m) 2- Dry Valley. ( can be found near the coast of the Lagoon, and the Masaya Volcano ). Elv: (90 - 250m) The temperature fluctuates during the year, being mostly warm. During the winter months (November - January) the temperatures become cooler, and there are usually foggy mornings.Sports
The town is home of football club Deportivo Masatepe.External links
References
Populated places in Nicaragua Municipalities of the Masaya Department {{Nicaragua-geo-stub