Municipalities of Nicaragua

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The 15 departments and 2 autonomous regions of Nicaragua are divided into 153 municipalities.^[1] The formation and dissolution of municipalities is governed by the Law of Municipalities (in Spanish: Ley No.40 - Ley de Municipalidades), drafted and approved by the National Assembly on July 2. 1988.

The municipalities are responsible for planning and urban development, collection of municipal taxes, maintenance of public utilities and other services, such as parks, sewerage and public cemeteries. Whilst municipal governments may not be responsible for large highways, small roads and tracks usually come under their control. Additionally, municipal governments may issue permits for the operation of urban and intermunicipal bus services.

Other functions of municipal governments include the establishment of libraries, museums, municipal bands, zoos, the promotion of traditional and folklore festivals and all kinds of activities that promotes education, culture, sports and tourism in the municipality.^[2]

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  Municipalities of Nicaragua

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  Cities over 20,000 inhabitants in Nicaragua (1995 census)

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  Aerial view of Corn Island

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  The Port of Corinto

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  Selva Negra in Matagalpa

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  Momotombo volcano in La Paz Centro

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  Colonial city of Granada

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  The Fortress of the Immaculate Conception in El Castillo

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  The bay of San Juan del Sur

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  Street in León, next to the Cathedral

List of municipalities

Notes:

• "Year" refers to the date the municipality was created. In some cases, the year refers to the date of the foundation of the municipality seat. This is particularly the case of colonial cities.^[1]

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