Quezalguaque facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Quezalguaque
Municipality
Quezalguaque Location in Nicaragua
Country	Nicaragua
Department	León Department
Area
• Municipality	86 km2 (33 sq mi)
Elevation	86 m (282 ft)
Population  (2005)
• Municipality	8,591
• Density	99.9/km2 (258.7/sq mi)
• Urban	1,233
Time zone	UTC−6 (Central (CST))

Quezalguaque (pronounced kes-al-GWAH-keh) is a small town in Nicaragua. It is a type of local government area called a municipality. You can find it in the León Department, which is like a state or province in other countries.

Quezalguaque is located in the western part of Nicaragua. It is known for its quiet, rural feel. The town is home to many friendly people.

Facts About Quezalguaque

Quezalguaque covers an area of about 86 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a small city. In 2005, about 8,591 people lived there. Most of the people live in the countryside. Only about 1,233 people live in the main town area. The town sits at an elevation of 86 meters above sea level. This is about 282 feet high.

Sister Cities: Connecting with the World

Quezalguaque has a special connection with another town. This is called a "sister city" relationship. It helps people from different places learn about each other. It also helps them share ideas and culture.

Which City is Quezalguaque's Sister City?

Quezalguaque is a sister city with:

This partnership with Brookline, Massachusetts, started in 1987. It helps build friendships between the two communities.

See also

• In Spanish: Quezalguaque para niños