Boaco Department

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Boaco, department of Nicaragua
Country Nicaragua
Capital Boaco
Area
   Department 4,177 km2 (1,613 sq mi)
Population
 (2020 estimate) [1]
   Department 185,013
  Density44/km2 (110/sq mi)
   Urban
63,604
ISO 3166 code NI-BO

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 .

Municipalities

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

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