Santa Rosa del Peñón facts for kids
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Santa Rosa del Peñón
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Municipality
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 Santa Rosa del Peñón
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | León |
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| • Municipality | 88 sq mi (228 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 9,529 |
| • Density | 108.25/sq mi (41.79/km2) |
| • Urban | 1,852 |
Santa Rosa del Peñón is a small town and a municipality in the country of Nicaragua. It is located in the León department. A municipality is like a local government area, similar to a county or district in other countries.
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About Santa Rosa del Peñón
Santa Rosa del Peñón is a community in western Nicaragua. It is known for its natural beauty and the friendly people who live there. The area is mostly rural, with many farms and natural landscapes.
Where is Santa Rosa del Peñón?
This municipality is found in the León Department of Nicaragua. Nicaragua is a country in Central America. Santa Rosa del Peñón is located at coordinates 12 degrees 48 minutes North and 86 degrees 22 minutes West. This helps people find its exact spot on a map.
Size and Population
The total area of the Santa Rosa del Peñón municipality is about 228 square kilometers. This is roughly the size of a medium-sized city. In 2005, about 9,529 people lived in the municipality. Most of these people lived in rural areas, with about 1,852 living in the main urban center.
What is a Municipality?
In Nicaragua, a municipality is an important local government unit. It includes a main town or city and all the surrounding rural areas. Each municipality has its own local government. This government helps manage services for the people living there. These services can include things like roads, schools, and local health centers.
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