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 185,013 (2020 estimate). The capital is the city of Boaco. Indigenous peoples are the Nahuas and Sumos.

Boaco
Department
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Boaco, department of Nicaragua
CountryNicaragua
CapitalBoaco
Area
 • Department4,177 km2 (1,613 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 estimate)[1]
 • Department185,013
 • Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
 • Urban
63,604
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


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