Boaco Department, Administrative department in central Nicaragua
The department of Boaco extends over 4,177 square kilometers of mountainous terrain in the central region of Nicaragua, bordered by Matagalpa in the north.
The department of Boaco was established in 1938 through administrative separation from Chontales Department, marking a new era of regional governance in Nicaragua.
The Nahua and Sumo indigenous communities maintain their presence in the department of Boaco, contributing to the cultural diversity of central Nicaragua.
The department contains six municipalities including Boaco, Camoapa, San Lorenzo, Santa Lucia, Teustepe, and San Jose de los Remates, with a population of 186,284 inhabitants.
The department registers a population density of 45 inhabitants per square kilometer, with 34.9 percent of residents living in urban zones across its territory.
Location: Nicaragua
Capital city: Boaco
GPS coordinates: 12.47177,-85.65982
Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:03
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