Madriz (department)

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Madriz
Departamento de Madriz
Country	Nicaragua
Capital	Somoto
Area	1,602 km² (619 sq mi)
Population	133,300 (2005)
ISO 3166-2	NI-MD

Madriz is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,602 km² and has a population of 133,300 (2005 census). The capital is Somoto.

Madriz was created from Nueva Segovia department in August 1936, and named after José Madriz.

[edit] Municipalities

1. Las Sabanas
2. Palacagüina
3. San José de Cusmapa
4. San Juan del Río Coco
5. San Lucas
6. Somoto
7. Telpaneca
8. Totogalpa
9. Yalagüina

[edit] External links

• Portal del Norte de Nicaragua

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