Posoltega, Nicaragua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Posoltega
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Municipality
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 Posoltega
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Chinandega |
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| • Municipality | 58 sq mi (149 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 16,771 |
| • Density | 291.5/sq mi (112.6/km2) |
| • Urban | 5,718 |
Posoltega (pronounced posol-TEH-gah) is a small town in Nicaragua. It is part of the Chinandega department. A "municipality" is like a local government area. It includes the main town and the smaller villages around it.
In 1998, Posoltega and the areas nearby were badly hit by Hurricane Mitch. This was a very strong storm that caused a lot of damage.
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Where is Posoltega located?
Posoltega is located in the western part of Nicaragua. It is in the Chinandega Department. This area is known for its rich volcanic soil. The municipality covers about 149 square kilometers (about 57 square miles).
How many people live there?
According to a count in 2005, about 16,771 people lived in Posoltega. About 5,718 of these people lived in the main town area. The rest lived in the surrounding rural areas.
What happened during Hurricane Mitch?
Hurricane Mitch was one of the deadliest hurricanes ever recorded. It hit Central America in October 1998. The storm brought huge amounts of rain. This caused terrible floods and mudslides. In Posoltega, a large mudslide from the Casita Volcano caused a lot of destruction. Many homes and farms were destroyed. The community worked hard to rebuild after this natural disaster.
International connections
What are sister cities?
Sister cities are towns or cities in different countries that form a special bond. They agree to promote cultural ties and understanding. This often involves student exchanges or shared projects. It helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Posoltega has one sister city:
- Bloomington, Indiana, in the United States.
