Esquipulas, Matagalpa

Esquipulas
Municipality
Esquipulas

Location in Nicaragua

Coordinates: 12°40′N 85°47′W / 12.667°N 85.783°W / 12.667; -85.783
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 enjoys mild temperatures with rainy season from May - December and a dry season between January and April.

References

  1. ↑ Censo del 2005 Archived July 23, 2011, at the Wayback Machine. - Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas y Censos, Nicaragua
  2. ↑ Instituto Nicaragüense de Fomento Municipal

Coordinates: 12°40′N 85°47′W / 12.667°N 85.783°W / 12.667; -85.783

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  1. ↑ es:Esquipulas (Nicaragua)
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