Granada Department facts for kids
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Granada
Departamento de Granada
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| Country | Nicaragua | ||
| Capital | Granada | ||
| Area | |||
| • Department | 1,040 km2 (400 sq mi) | ||
| Population
(2021 estimate)
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| • Department | 215,965 | ||
| • Density | 207.7/km2 (537.8/sq mi) | ||
| • Urban | 147,620 | ||
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-GR | ||
Granada is a special area in Nicaragua called a department. Think of it like a state or a big county. It covers about 1040 square kilometers. That's roughly 400 square miles!
In 2021, about 215,965 people lived here. The main city and capital of this department is also called Granada. This city is really old, one of the oldest in North America!
Cities and Towns in Granada
The Granada Department is made up of several important cities and towns. These are called municipalities. Each one has its own local government.
Here are the main municipalities in Granada:
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