Palacagüina
| Palacagüina | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
  Palacagüina Location in Nicaragua | |
| Coordinates: 13°27′N 86°24′W / 13.450°N 86.400°W | |
| Country |
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| Department | Madriz |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 61 sq mi (157 km2) |
| Population (2005) | |
| • Municipality | 12,825 |
| • Density | 210/sq mi (82/km2) |
| • Urban | 4,235 |
| Climate | Aw |
Palacagüina (Spanish pronunciation: [palakaˈɣwina]) is a municipality in the Madriz department of Nicaragua.
Palacagüina is a small town; the name comes from the Nahuatl language, meaning "village near the mountains."
Palacagüina is featured in the revolutionary song "Cristo Ya Nació."
Coordinates: 13°27′N 86°24′W / 13.450°N 86.400°W
Capital: Somoto | ||
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