Boaco Department

Boaco (Spanish pronunciation: [boˈa.ko]) is a department in Nicaragua. It was formed in 1938 out of part of Chontales Department. It covers an area of 4,177 km2 and has a population of 186,284 (2021 estimate). The capital is the city of Boaco. Indigenous peoples are the Nahuas and Sumos.

Boaco
Department
Flag of Boaco
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Official seal of Boaco
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Boaco, department of Nicaragua
Boaco, department of Nicaragua
CountryNicaragua
CapitalBoaco
Area
 • Department4,177 km2 (1,613 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 estimate)[1]
 • Department186,284
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
 • Urban
64,367
ISO 3166 codeNI-BO

Municipalities
  1. Boaco
  2. Camoapa
  3. San José de los Remates
  4. San Lorenzo
  5. Santa Lucía
  6. Teustepe

References
  1. Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua

12°28′N 85°40′W


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