Boaco Department facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Boaco
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Boaco, department of Nicaragua
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| Country | Nicaragua | ||
| Capital | Boaco | ||
| Area | |||
| • Department | 4,177 km2 (1,613 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2021 estimate)
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| • Department | 186,284 | ||
| • Density | 44.598/km2 (115.507/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 64,367 | ||
| ISO 3166 code | NI-BO | ||
Boaco is a special area in Nicaragua. It is called a department, which is like a large region or state. Boaco was created in 1938. It used to be part of another area called Chontales Department.
This department covers about 4,177 square kilometers. That's roughly 1,613 square miles. Around 186,284 people live in Boaco, based on a 2021 count. The main city and capital of this department is also called Boaco.
Some of the first people to live here were the Nahuas and Sumos. These are Indigenous peoples who have a long history in the region.
What Are Boaco's Main Towns?
Within the Boaco department, there are several smaller areas called municipalities. Think of them like towns or smaller districts that make up the larger department. Each municipality has its own local government.
Here are the main municipalities in Boaco:
