Characterization of the Alexis Argüello neighborhood, Estelí, Nicaragua

Abstract

In order to know the problems and the collaboration needs of the UNI North Regional with the Alexis Argüello neighborhood, in Estelí, 361 house-to-house surveys were applied. It was found that almost all families are salaried, most children of school age attend school and most families say they have title to their home. The houses have electricity and drinking water mostly. In addition to having access to television and even cable, in a good part of these. However, a degree of economic poverty was found in the population, the majority of the houses had a dirt floor, wooden walls and a sanitary service for a latrine. But the most sensitive aspect for the neighborhood was the poor condition of its streets and drains. The university is asked to support the efforts of the neighborhood and help in the formulation of projects.