Madriz Department

Madriz Departamento de Madriz
Department
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Nicaragua
Capital	Somoto
Area
• Department	1,708 km2 (659 sq mi)
Population  (2020 estimate)[1]
• Department	174,744
• Density	100/km2 (260/sq mi)
• Urban	58,969
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 174,744 (2020 estimate). The capital is Somoto.

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

External links[]

• Portal del Norte de Nicaragua (in Spanish)

References[]

Coordinates: 13°29′N 86°35′W / 13.483°N 86.583°W / 13.483; -86.583

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