South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

The South Caribbean Coast region encompasses 33,106 square kilometers of land, including coastal areas, tropical forests, and numerous waterways leading to the Caribbean Sea.

The region emerged from the division of Zelaya Department in 1987, establishing an autonomous structure that granted local communities greater control over their governance.

Multiple ethnic groups including Mestizo, Miskito, Mayangna, and Afro-descendants maintain their languages, traditions, and customs across the twelve municipalities of the region.

The Regional Council, based in Bluefields, manages local affairs through 45 representatives who make decisions about education, health services, and economic development.

The region produces 24 million pounds of seafood annually, with shrimp and lobster fishing forming a substantial portion of the local economy.

Location: Nicaragua

Capital city: Bluefields

Website: http://craccs.gob.ni

Shares border with: North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Río San Juan Department

Website: http://craccs.gob.ni

GPS coordinates: 12.01313,-83.76491

Latest update: March 4, 2025 23:37