Río Blanco, Nicaragua facts for kids
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Río Blanco
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Municipality
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 Río Blanco
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Matagalpa |
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| • Municipality | 256 sq mi (663 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 37,197 |
| • Density | 145.31/sq mi (56.10/km2) |
| • Urban | 18,232 |
| Climate | Am |
Río Blanco is a town and a municipality in the country of Nicaragua. It is located in the Matagalpa Department. A municipality is like a local government area.
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Where is Río Blanco?
Río Blanco is found in the central part of Nicaragua. It is part of the Matagalpa Department. You can find it on a map using its coordinates: 12°56′ North and 85°13′ West.
How Big is Río Blanco?
The total area of the Río Blanco municipality is about 663 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a medium-sized city or a large park.
How Many People Live There?
As of a 2022 estimate, about 37,197 people live in Río Blanco. More than half of these people, around 18,232, live in the main urban area of the town. The rest live in the surrounding rural areas.
What is the Climate Like?
Río Blanco has a tropical monsoon climate. This means it usually has warm temperatures all year round. There are also distinct wet and dry seasons. The wet season brings a lot of rain, like a monsoon.
See Also
- For more information in Spanish, you can visit: Río Blanco (Nicaragua) para niños
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