Jinotega Department
Also known as Jinotega
department of Nicaragua
Key facts
- Country
- Nicaragua
- Capital
- Jinotega
- Department
- 9,222 km (3,561 sq mi)
- Density
- 52.42/km (135.8/sq mi)
- Urban
- 119,770
- Iso 3166 2
- NI-JI
- Website
- http://www.alcaldiajinotega.gob.ni/
via Wikipedia infobox
Article
Jinotega ( Spanish pronunciation: [xinoˈteɣa]) is a department of Nicaragua. Its departmental head is Jinotega. It is located in the north of the country, on the border with Honduras.
The Department of Jinotega has a population of 483,404 (2021 estimate) and covers an area of 9,222 km. It is one of the 15 most extensive departments in the country. Founded on October 15, 1891. In addition, Jinotega is home to various indigenous peoples, including the Cacaopera and the Nahua.