Tisma facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Tisma
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Municipality
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 Tisma
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Masaya |
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| • Municipality | 49 sq mi (126 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 12,387 |
| • Density | 254.6/sq mi (98.3/km2) |
| • Urban | 4,720 |
Tisma is a municipality located in the Masaya department of Nicaragua. It is a place where many people live and work, just like a town or a small city.
What is a Municipality?
A municipality is like a local government area. It includes a main town or city and all the smaller villages and farms around it. Tisma is one such area in Nicaragua.
The local government in a municipality helps manage things like public services, roads, and community activities. It makes sure the area runs smoothly for everyone living there.
Where is Tisma Located?
Tisma is found in the Masaya Department in Nicaragua. Nicaragua is a country in Central America, known for its beautiful lakes and volcanoes.
You can find Tisma on a map using its coordinates: 12°05′N (North) and 86°01′W (West). These numbers tell you its exact spot on Earth, helping people locate it precisely.
People and Area
In 2020, about 12,387 people lived in Tisma. This number includes everyone in the municipality, both in the main town and the surrounding rural areas.
Out of this total, about 4,720 people lived in the more urban parts of Tisma. This means they live closer together, often in the main town area.
The total area of Tisma is 126 square kilometers (km²). To give you an idea, this is roughly the size of many small cities or large towns around the world.
See also
In Spanish: Tisma para niños
