Madriz Department

Madriz (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾis]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,708 km² and has a population of 172,587 (2019 estimate). The capital is Somoto.

Madriz

Departamento de Madriz
Department
Flag
Coat of arms
CountryNicaragua
CapitalSomoto
Area
 • Department1,708 km2 (659 sq mi)
Population
 (2019 estimate)[1]
 • Department172,587
 • Density100/km2 (260/sq mi)
 • Urban
57,794
ISO 3166-2NI-MD

Madriz was created from Nueva Segovia department in August 1936, and named after President José Madriz.

Municipalities
  1. Las Sabanas
  2. Palacagüina
  3. San José de Cusmapa
  4. San Juan del Río Coco
  5. San Lucas
  6. Somoto
  7. Telpaneca
  8. Totogalpa
  9. Yalagüina

References
  1. Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua

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