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Waspam

Coordinates: 14°44′N 83°58′W / 14.733°N 83.967°W / 14.733; -83.967
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Waspam
Waspán (Spanish)
Municipality
Waspam is located in Nicaragua
Waspam
Waspam
Location in Nicaragua
Coordinates: 14°44′N 83°58′W / 14.733°N 83.967°W / 14.733; -83.967
Country Nicaragua
DepartmentNorth Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Area
 • Municipality
3,606.85 sq mi (9,341.71 km2)
Population
 (2023 estimate)[1]
 • Municipality
62,878
 • Density17/sq mi (6.7/km2)
 • Urban
14,211
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (No DST)
ClimateAm

Waspam (Spanish: Waspán, Spanish pronunciation: [wasˈpam]) is a Miskito town and a municipality in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua.

Language

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Waspam is one of the main Miskito towns, 90 percent of the population is Miskito, the regional official language is Miskito, but English, Mayangna and Spanish are also spoken in region.

Culture

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The dominant culture is Miskito, followed by Mayangna and a very few Latinos.

Miskito pine forest

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A huge area of Miskito pine forest is found in Waspam.

Rivers

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Waspam has more rivers then any other region of Central America and more them are non polluted. Wangki is the longest river of Central America and it's located in Waspam.


References

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  1. ^ Anuario Estadístico 2022. Instituto Nacional de Información de Desarrollo (INIDE)

14°44′N 83°58′W / 14.733°N 83.967°W / 14.733; -83.967