San Francisco del Norte facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
San Francisco del Norte
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Municipality
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 San Francisco del Norte
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Chinandega |
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| • Municipality | 50 sq mi (120 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 6,758 |
| • Density | 146/sq mi (56.3/km2) |
| • Urban | 902 |
San Francisco del Norte (pronounced sahm frahn-SEES-koh del NOR-teh) is a small town in Nicaragua. It is a municipality located in the Chinandega department. This area is in the western part of Nicaragua.
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What is San Francisco del Norte?
San Francisco del Norte is a local government area, also known as a municipality. It is part of the Chinandega Department in Nicaragua. This means it has its own local government that helps manage the town and its surrounding areas.
Where is San Francisco del Norte Located?
This municipality is found in the country of Nicaragua. Nicaragua is a country in Central America. San Francisco del Norte is located in the Chinandega Department, which is in the western part of Nicaragua. Its exact coordinates are 13 degrees 12 minutes North and 86 degrees 46 minutes West.
How Big is San Francisco del Norte?
The total area of San Francisco del Norte is about 120 square kilometers. To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of 12,000 football fields!
How Many People Live There?
According to information from 2005, about 6,758 people lived in San Francisco del Norte. Most of these people live in the rural areas around the main town. About 902 people lived in the urban (town) area itself.
See also
In Spanish: San Francisco del Norte para niños
