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Wiwilí

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Municipality
Wiwilí is located in Nicaragua
Wiwilí
Wiwilí
Location in Nicaragua
Country  Nicaragua
Department Nueva Segovia Department
Area
 • Municipality 154 sq mi (398 km2)
Population
 (2005)
 • Municipality 16,344
 • Density 106.36/sq mi (41.07/km2)
 • Urban
3,467

Wiwilí de Nueva Segovia is a town and a local government area called a municipality. It is located in the Nueva Segovia Department of Nicaragua. The town sits on the west side of the Río Coco. Another town, Wiwilí de Jinotega, is on the east side of the river.

Wiwilí de Nueva Segovia is special because it is very close to the Bosawas National Natural Resource Reserve. This reserve is the largest protected natural area in all of Central America.

Where is Wiwilí Located?

Wiwilí de Nueva Segovia is found in the northern part of Nicaragua. It is part of the Nueva Segovia Department. The town is right next to the important Río Coco. This river forms a natural border.

The Río Coco and Its Importance

The Río Coco is one of the longest rivers in Central America. It flows through Nicaragua. It is very important for the people living near it. The river helps with transportation and provides water.

Neighboring Natural Areas

Wiwilí is near the Bosawas National Natural Resource Reserve. This huge area protects many plants and animals. It is like a giant natural park. It helps keep the environment healthy.

How Many People Live in Wiwilí?

According to a count done in 2005, about 16,344 people lived in the whole municipality of Wiwilí. This number includes people living in the main town and in the surrounding rural areas.

Population in the Main Town

Out of the total population, about 3,467 people lived in the urban area. This means they lived in the main town of Wiwilí itself. The rest of the people lived in smaller villages or farms nearby.

Area of the Municipality

The municipality of Wiwilí covers an area of about 398 square kilometers. This is a good size for a municipality. It includes both the town and the countryside around it.

See also

Kids robot.svg In Spanish: Wiwilí para niños

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