South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

The South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 27,260 km2 (10,530 sq mi) and has a population of 408,326 (2019 estimate). The capital is Bluefields. Bordering the Caribbean Sea, it contains part of the region known as the Mosquito Coast.

South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Flag
Coat of arms
Anthem: Himno de la Autonomía
Location of the South Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua.
Coordinates: 12°0′N 83°45′W
Largest cityBluefields
CapitalBluefields
Municipalities
Government
  TypeAutonomous
  BodyGovernment of the RAAS
  Regional Coordinator (Governor)Rubén López Espinoza (FSLN)
Area rank2nd (20.9% of Nicaragua)
Population
 (2019 estimate)[1]
  Total408,326
  Rank
7th (6.0% of Nicaragua)
ISO 3166 codeNI-AS
Autonomy Statute30 October 1987
Official languagesRegional
Creole (Miskito Coast Creole and Rama Cay Creole)
Miskito
Sumo (Mayangna and Ulwa)
Garifuna
Rama
English
Regional Council47 councilors
National Assembly2 deputies (of 92)

The Pearl Cays archipelago of islands is also a part of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region.

See also

References

  1. Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua


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