Province
Chontales Department
Nicaragua
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The same song, sung in Spanish
Chontales Department is a province in Nicaragua. It has a population of about 153,932 and an area of 6,481 km². It is on Central Standard Time. It contains 10 districts and 8 towns with a combined population of about 144,562. The largest are Municipio de Juigalpa (61,411), Municipio de Acoyapa (20,412), and Municipio de Santo Tomás (19,342). It was established in 1858.
- Time zone
- America/Managua
- Coordinates
- 12.0833, -85.1667
- Population
- 191,856
- Area
- 6,481 km²
- Established
- 1858
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