Granada Departamento de Granada | |
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| Country | Nicaragua |
| Capital | Granada |
| Area | |
| • Department | 1,040 km2 (400 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 estimate) [1] | |
| • Department | 215,965 |
| • Density | 210/km2 (540/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 147,620 |
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-GR |
Granada (Spanish pronunciation: [ɡɾaˈnaða] ) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1040 km² and has a population of 215,965 (2021 estimate). The capital is the city of Granada, one of North America's oldest cities.
Granada is a city in western Nicaragua and the capital of the Granada Department. With an estimated population of 104,980 (2021), it is Nicaragua's ninth most populous city. Granada is historically one of Nicaragua's most important cities, economically and politically. It has a rich colonial heritage, seen in its architecture and structure.
Nueva Segovia is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 3,491 km² and has a population of 275,291. The capital is Ocotal.
Rivas is a department of the Republic of Nicaragua. It covers an area of 2,162 km2 and has a population of 183,611. The department's capital is the city of Rivas.
Bluefields is the capital of the South Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua. It was also the capital of the former Kingdom of Mosquitia, and lately Zelaya Department, which was divided into North and South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Regions. It is located on Bluefields Bay at the mouth of the Bluefields River in the municipality of the same name.
Jinotepe is a city and municipality in the Carazo department of Nicaragua.
Chinandega is a city and the departmental seat of Chinandega department in Nicaragua. It is also the administrative centre of the surrounding municipality of the same name. It is Nicaragua's 2nd most important city (economy) and 6th largest city, with a population of 114,417, and a total of 137,170 in the municipality. It is located about 134 kilometres (83 mi) northwest of Managua and about 72 kilometres (45 mi) southwest of El Guasaule, on the border with Honduras. Chinandega is situated about 20 kilometres (12 mi) from the Pacific Ocean.
Nandaime is a town and a municipality in the Granada department of Nicaragua.
La Concepción is a town and a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua.
Masatepe Masatepe is one of the nine municipalities of the Department of Masaya in Nicaragua. It is located on the plateau of the villages 50 kilometers from Managua along the road to Masaya. It belongs to the tourist corridor of " Los Pueblos Blancos" on top of the coffee-producing Volcanic Plateau. The origin of the word "Masatepe" comes from Nahuatl Mazatl-tepec, «populated deer» or mazatl-tepetl, 'Deer Mountain'.
Nandasmo is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua.
Río Blanco is a town and a municipality in the Matagalpa Department of Nicaragua.
Tola is a municipality in the Rivas department of Nicaragua.
Altagracia is a municipality in the Rivas Department of Nicaragua.
Morrito is a municipality in the Río San Juan department of Nicaragua. As of 2009 the current mayor is Eda Medina.
Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name. With an estimated population of 136,584 (2021), it is Nicaragua's fourth most populous city, and is culturally known as the City of Flowers.
The islets of Granada are located in Lake Nicaragua, just southeast of the city of Granada in Nicaragua. The islets are a group of 365 small islands scattered about the Asese peninsula. The islets are of volcanic origin, they were formed when the Mombacho volcano blew much of its cone into the lake thousands of years ago, thereby creating the archipelago. Most of the islets are covered with vegetation and rich with bird life.
Busquístar is a small community located in the province of Granada, Spain. It is located in a region called The Alpujarras. According to the 2013 census (INE), the city has a population of 265 inhabitants.
Cástaras is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city has a population of 251 inhabitants.
Jayena is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city has a population of 1237 inhabitants.
Lobras is a municipality located in the province of Granada, Spain. According to the 2005 census (INE), the city has a population of 126 inhabitants.
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