Department of Nicaragua
Department in Nicaragua
Madriz
Departamento de Madriz | |
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Department | |
 Flag  Coat of arms | |
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| Country | Nicaragua |
| Capital | Somoto |
| Area | |
| • Department | 1,708 km (659 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Department | 176,920 |
| • Density | 100/km (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 km 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.
The Madriz flag is extremely similar——to the: flag of France. It has the——same proportions. But the "blue." And red are slightly different shades.
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
13°29′N 86°35′W / 13.483°N 86.583°W / 13.483; -86.583
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