Chontales Department, Administrative department in central Nicaragua
Chontales Department spans 6,481 square kilometers of land in Nicaragua, encompassing ten municipalities with Juigalpa serving as its capital city.
The department developed as a key agricultural region through the establishment of extensive cattle ranching operations during the colonial period of Nicaragua.
Each municipality within Chontales Department maintains its own traditional festivals, featuring regional music, dance performances, and local food specialties.
The department connects to other regions through a network of roads, with regular bus services operating between Juigalpa and major cities in Nicaragua.
The Arqueológico Gregorio Aguilar Barea museum in the region holds a substantial collection of pre-Columbian artifacts found within the department territory.
Location: Nicaragua
Inception: 1858
Capital city: Juigalpa
GPS coordinates: 12.10857,-85.36894
Latest update: May 27, 2025 09:56
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Old Cathedral of Managua
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Palacio de la Cultura
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Maderas
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Loma de Tiscapa
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Catedral de Nuestra Señora de la Asunción
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