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
Climate Aw

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 Remates.[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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