Madriz Department facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Madriz Departamento de Madriz
Department
Flag Coat of arms
Country	Nicaragua
Capital	Somoto
Area
• Department	1,708 km2 (659 sq mi)
Population  (2021 estimate)
• Department	176,920
• Density	103.58/km2 (268.28/sq mi)
• Urban	59,978
ISO 3166-2	NI-MD

Madriz (pronounced ma-DREES) is a special area in Nicaragua. It is called a department, which is like a state or province. Madriz covers about 1,708 square kilometers. That's about 660 square miles.

In 2021, around 176,920 people lived there. The main city and capital of Madriz is Somoto.

History of Madriz

Madriz became a department in August 1936. It was created from a larger area called Nueva Segovia. The department was named after a former president of Nicaragua, José Madriz.

The Flag of Madriz

The flag of Madriz looks a lot like the flag of France. Both flags have three vertical stripes. The colors are blue, white, and red. The Madriz flag uses slightly different shades of blue and red. It also has the same shape and proportions as the French flag.

Cities and Towns

Madriz has several important cities and towns. These are called municipalities. Each municipality has its own local government. Here are the main municipalities in Madriz:

1. Las Sabanas
2. Palacagüina
3. San José de Cusmapa
4. San Juan del Río Coco
5. San Lucas
6. Somoto
7. Telpaneca
8. Totogalpa
9. Yalagüina