Yalagüina facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Yalagüina
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Municipality
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Iglesia Santa Ana, Yalagüina
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 Yalagüina
Location in Nicaragua
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| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Madriz |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 27 sq mi (71 km2) |
| Population
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| • Municipality | 9,597 |
| • Density | 350.1/sq mi (135.2/km2) |
| • Urban | 1,636 |
| Climate | Aw |
Yalagüina (pronounced roughly "yah-lah-GWEE-nah") is a small town and a municipality in the Madriz department of Nicaragua. It is a part of the beautiful country of Nicaragua in Central America.
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Where is Yalagüina Located?
Yalagüina is found in the northern part of Nicaragua. It is about 205 kilometers (around 127 miles) away from Managua, which is the capital city of Nicaragua.
What are Yalagüina's Neighbors?
The town of Yalagüina shares its borders with several other places.
- To the north, it borders Totogalpa.
- To the south, you will find Pueblo Nuevo.
- To the east, it borders Palacagüina.
- To the west, it borders Somoto.
These nearby towns and municipalities help define the area around Yalagüina.
What is the Climate Like in Yalagüina?
Yalagüina has a tropical savanna climate. This means it usually has warm temperatures all year round. There are typically two main seasons: a wet season and a dry season. This type of climate is common in many parts of Central America.
How Many People Live in Yalagüina?
According to information from 2005, about 9,597 people lived in the municipality of Yalagüina. Out of these, around 1,636 people lived in the main urban area or town itself. The rest lived in the surrounding rural areas.
See also
In Spanish: Yalagüina para niños
- Madriz (department)
- Nicaragua
