Bonanza, Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte
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| Bonanza | |
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 Bonanza
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| Coordinates: 14°01′N 84°35′W / 14.017°N 84.583°W | |
| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte |
| Population (2000) | |
| • Total | 15,000 |
| Time zone | Central Time (UTC-6) |
| • Summer (DST) | No DST (UTC-6) |
Bonanza is a municipality in the Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte department of Nicaragua.
In 1996, the local authorities chose for the first time to vote.
Bonanza has a population of 15,000 inhabitants. The majority of the population are of mestiza origin and banana cultivation is important for the economy. The mining activity in Bonanza also attracted the population of many parts of the world in the search of the metal.
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- Pictoral History of Bonanza - to view more photos of Bonanza mine and town between 1956 and 1961, go to this address to see Siuna area photos including Bonanza area: http://picasaweb.google.com/JimDrebert/SiunaNicaragua1955To1961#
Coordinates: 14°01′N 84°35′W / 14.017°N 84.583°W
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