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Boaco
Department
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Boaco, department of Nicaragua
Boaco, department of Nicaragua
Country Nicaragua
Capital Boaco
Area
 • Department 4,177 km2 (1,613 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 estimate)
 • Department 186,284
 • Density 44.598/km2 (115.507/sq mi)
 • Urban
64,367
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 4,177 km2 and has a population of 186,284 (2021 estimate). The capital is the city of Boaco. Indigenous peoples are the Nahuas and Sumos.

Municipalities

  1. Boaco
  2. Camoapa
  3. San José de los Remates
  4. San Lorenzo
  5. Santa Lucía
  6. Teustepe

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Departamento de Boaco para niños

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