North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region (Spanish: Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte), sometimes shortened to RACCN, is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 32,159 km² and has a population of 249,700 (2005 census). It is the largest autonomous region or department in Nicaragua. The capital is Puerto Cabezas.

The RACCN has a Regional Council made up of representatives of different political parties (such as the Sandinistas (FSLN), YATAMA (ethnic indigenous party), and others) as well as all the municipalities. They hold sessions in an Assembly in Puerto Cabezas.

The RACCN, in addition to Mestizos, contains populations from different indigenous groups, including the Miskitos, Mayangnas, and Creoles.

Municipalities

The RACCN contains eight municipalities:

External links

The autonomous regions of Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast
From Conflict to Autonomy in Nicaragua: Lessons Learnt - report by Minority Rights Group International, April 2007

Departments of Nicaragua

Boaco Carazo Chinandega Chontales Estelí Granada Jinotega León Madriz Managua Masaya Matagalpa Nueva Segovia Rivas Río San Juan North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

Coordinates: 14°01′41″N 83°22′51″W / 14.02806°N 83.38083°W / 14.02806; -83.38083

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