Boaco Department
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| Department | ||
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 Boaco, department of Nicaragua | ||
| Country | Nicaragua | |
| Capital | Boaco | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 4,176.68 km2 (1,612.63 sq mi) | |
| Population (2015) | ||
| • Total | 178,582 | |
| • Density | 43/km2 (110/sq mi) | |
| ISO 3166 code | NI-BO | |
Boaco (Spanish pronunciation: [boˈa.ko]) is a department in Nicaragua. It was formed in 1938 out of part of Chontales Department. It covers an area of 4,176.68 km² and has a population of 178,582 (2015, est.). The capital is the city of Boaco. Indigenous peoples are the Nuhuas and Sumos.
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Coordinates: 12°28′N 85°40′W / 12.467°N 85.667°W
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