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
Flag of Boaco
Official seal of Boaco
Boaco, department of Nicaragua
Boaco, department of Nicaragua
CountryNicaragua
CapitalBoaco
Area
 • Department4,177 km2 (1,613 sq mi)
Population
 (2021 estimate)[1]
 • Department186,284
 • Density45/km2 (120/sq mi)
 • Urban
64,367
ISO 3166 codeNI-BO

Municipalities edit

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

References edit

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua


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