San Francisco Libre facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Francisco Libre
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Municipality
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 San Francisco Libre
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Managua |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 292 sq mi (756 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 10,503 |
| • Density | 35.982/sq mi (13.893/km2) |
| • Urban | 3,080 |
San Francisco Libre (pronounced sahm frahn-SEE-skoh LEE-bray) is a small town in Nicaragua. It is a special type of local area called a municipality. This means it has its own local government. The town is part of the Managua department, which is like a state or province in other countries.
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About San Francisco Libre
San Francisco Libre is located in the country of Nicaragua, which is in Central America. It is part of the Managua Department, named after Nicaragua's capital city, Managua. The municipality covers an area of about 756 square kilometers (around 292 square miles).
Who Lives There?
As of 2005, about 10,503 people lived in San Francisco Libre. Most people live in the countryside, but about 3,080 people live in the main town area. The people who live here are called Nicaraguans.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is a local area that has its own government. It is like a city or a county. The people in San Francisco Libre elect a leader called a Mayor. The current Mayor is José Ángel Velásquez. The Mayor and the local government help manage things like local services and community projects for the people living there.
Friends Around the World
San Francisco Libre has a special connection with a town in another country. This is called a "twin town" or "sister city" relationship. It helps people from different places learn about each other's cultures.
Twin Towns – Sister Cities
San Francisco Libre is twinned with the town of Reading in the United Kingdom. This means they are like friendly partners.
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See also
In Spanish: San Francisco Libre para niños
