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Niquinohomo | |
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Municipality | |
Coordinates: 11°54′N86°06′W / 11.900°N 86.100°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Department | Masaya |
Area | |
• Municipality | 12 sq mi (32 km2) |
Population (2020) [1] | |
• Municipality | 16,635 |
• Density | 1,300/sq mi (520/km2) |
• Urban | 8,550 |
Climate | Aw |
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