La Libertad, Chontales

La Libertad (Spanish pronunciation: [la liβeɾˈtað]) is a municipality in the Chontales Department of Nicaragua.

La Libertad
Municipality
La Libertad
Location in Nicaragua
Coordinates: 12°13′N 85°10′W
Country Nicaragua
DepartmentChontales Department
Area
  Municipality299 sq mi (775 km2)
Population
 (2005)
  Municipality11,429
  Density38/sq mi (15/km2)
  Urban
4,887

It is the birthplace of President Daniel Ortega, Miguel Cardinal Obando Bravo, and Vice President Omar Halleslevens.

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