North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region Región autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte
Autonomous region
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Anthem: Anthem of Autonomy
Coordinates: 14°00′N 84°10′W / 14.000°N 84.167°W / 14.000; -84.167Coordinates: 14°00′N 84°10′W / 14.000°N 84.167°W / 14.000; -84.167
Country	Nicaragua
Largest city	Bilwi
Seat	Bilwi
Municipalities	show List Bonanza Mulukuku Prinzapolka Bilwi Rosita Siuna Waslala Waspam
Government
• Type	Unicameral
• Body
Area
• Total	33,105.98 km2 (12,782.29 sq mi)
Area rank	1st (25.40% of Nicaragua)
Population  (2020)
• Total	530,586
• Density	16/km2 (42/sq mi)
• Rank	7th (6.0% of Nicaragua)
ISO 3166 code	NI-AN
Regional Council	45 councilors
National Assembly	2 (of 92)

The North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 33,105.98 km² and has a population of 530,586 (2020 estimate).^[1] It is the largest autonomous region in Nicaragua. The capital is Bilwi. It contains part of the region known as the Mosquito Coast.

The North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region has a Regional Council of representatives that hold sessions at the governmental house in Bilwi.

The North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, in addition to Mestizos, contains populations from different indigenous groups, including the Miskitos, Mayangnas, Rama, Garifuna and Creoles.

Municipalities[]

The RACCN contains eight municipalities:

1. Bonanza
2. Prinzapolka
3. Bilwi
4. Rosita
5. Siuna
6. Waslala
7. Waspam
8. Mulukukú

History[]

Created by the Autonomy Statute of 7 September 1987.

See also[]

• South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

References[]

External links[]

Wikimedia Commons has media related to Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte.

• The autonomous regions of Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast
• From Conflict to Autonomy in Nicaragua: Lessons Learnt - report by Minority Rights Group International, April 2007

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