Boaco Department

Boaco (Spanish pronunciation: [boˈa.ko]) is a department in Nicaragua. It was formed in 1938 out of part of Chontales Department. It covers an area of 4,177 km² and has a population of 186,284 (2021 estimate). The capital is the city of Boaco. Indigenous peoples are the Nahuas and Sumos.

Boaco Departamento de Boaco
Department
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Location within Nicaragua
Country	Nicaragua
Capital	Boaco
Area
• Department	4,177 km2 (1,613 sq mi)
Population  (2021 estimate)[1]
• Department	186,284
• Density	45/km2 (120/sq mi)
• Urban	64,367
ISO 3166 code	NI-BO

Municipalities

1. Boaco
2. Camoapa
3. San José de los Remates
4. San Lorenzo
5. Santa Lucía
6. Teustepe

References

1. Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua

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