Larreynaga

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Larreynaga, primarily known as Malpaisillo, is the second largest municipality in the León department of Nicaragua. The estimated population is 31,000 but it steadily growing at a rate of 2.22% yearly.[1]

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[edit] History

The municipality of Larreynaga-Malpaisillo was founded by Colonel Manuel Ignacio Pereira Quintana on August 11, 1944. The town of Malpaisillo was officially declared a city in September of 1968.[1]

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  1. ^ a b Larreynaga, Leon, Nicaragua

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Coordinates: 12°40′N 86°34′W / 12.667, -86.567