Esquipulas, Matagalpa
| Esquipulas | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
  Esquipulas Location in Nicaragua | |
| Coordinates: 12°40′N 85°47′W / 12.667°N 85.783°W | |
| Country |
 Nicaragua |
| Department | Matagalpa |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 85 sq mi (219 km2) |
| Population (2005)[1] | |
| • Municipality | 15,877 |
| • Density | 190/sq mi (72/km2) |
| • Urban | 5,474 |
Esquipulas is a municipality in the Matagalpa department of Nicaragua.
Geography
To the north Esquipulas borders the municipalities of San Dionisio and Matagalpa, and to the south Boaco and San José de los Auctions.[2]
Climate
The municipality is warm and humid, with a tropical climate. The temperature ranges between 77° and 80 °F. The rainfall ranges between 1,600 and 2,000 mm. [2]
References
- ↑ Censo del 2005 - Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos, Nicaragua
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Instituto Nicaragüense de Fomento Municipal
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Coordinates: 12°40′N 85°47′W / 12.667°N 85.783°W