North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
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North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region | |
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 Flag  Coat of arms | |
 Location of the North Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua. | |
| Coordinates: 14°01′41″N 83°22′51″W / 14.02806°N 83.38083°W | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Largest city | Bilwi |
| Capital | Bilwi |
| Municipalities | |
| Government | |
| • Type | Devolved government under presidential republic |
| • Body | Government of the RACN |
| • Regional Coordinator (Governor) | TBDL leader (FSLN) |
| Population (2019 estimate)[1] | |
| • Total | 520,204 |
| Autonomous Regional Council of the North Caribbean | 47 councilors |
| National Assembly | 2??? deputies (of 92) |
The North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It was created by the Autonomy Statute of 7 September 1987. It covers an area of 33,106 km2 and has a population of 520,204 (2019 estimate). It is the largest autonomous region or department in Nicaragua. The capital is Bilwi. It contains part of the region known as the Mosquito Coast.
The North Autonomous Caribbean Coast has a Regional Council of representatives of different political parties (such as the Sandinistas (FSLN) and YATAMA (ethnic indigenous party)) as well as all the municipalities. They hold sessions in an Assembly in Bilwi.
The North Autonomous Caribbean Coast, in addition to Mestizos, contains populations from different indigenous groups, including the Miskitos, Mayangnas, and others. Regional official languages are Creole (Miskito Coast Creole and Rama Cay Creole), Miskito, Sumo (Mayangna and Ulwa), Garifuna and Rama, in addition to the national official language of Spanish.
Municipalities
The RACCN contains eight municipalities:
See also
References
- ^ Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua
External links
- The autonomous regions of Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast
- From Conflict to Autonomy in Nicaragua: Lessons Learnt - report by Minority Rights Group International, April 2007
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