Madriz Department
| Madriz | |
| Departamento de Madriz | |
| Department | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Capital | Somoto |
| Area | 1,602 km2 (619 sq mi) |
| Population | 133,300 (2005) |
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-MD |
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Madriz (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾis]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,602 km² and has a population of 133,300 (2005 census). The capital is Somoto.
Madriz was created from Nueva Segovia department in August 1936, and named after José Madriz.
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 (Spanish)
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Coordinates: 13°29′N 86°35′W / 13.483°N 86.583°W
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