Madriz Department
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Madriz
Departamento de Madriz | |
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Department | |
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| Country | Nicaragua |
| Capital | Somoto |
| Area | |
| • Department | 1,708 km2 (659 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 estimate)[1] | |
| • Department | 176,920 |
| • Density | 100/km2 (270/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 59,978 |
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-MD |
Madriz (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾis]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,708 km2 and has a population of 176,920 (2021 estimate). The capital is Somoto.
Madriz was created from Nueva Segovia department in August 1936, and named after President José Madriz.
Municipalities
- Las Sabanas
- Palacagüina
- San José de Cusmapa
- San Juan del Río Coco
- San Lucas
- Somoto
- Telpaneca
- Totogalpa
- Yalagüina
External links
- Portal del Norte de Nicaragua (in Spanish)
References
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua
Coordinates: 13°29′N 86°35′W / 13.483°N 86.583°W
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