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North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

The North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region (Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte) is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It was created along with the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region by the Autonomy Statute of 7 September 1987 through a division of the former Zelaya Department. It covers an area of 33,106 km2 and has a population of 541,189 (2021 estimate). It is the largest autonomous region or department in Nicaragua. The capital is Puerto Cabezas. It contains part of the region known as the Mosquito Coast.

North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Región Autónoma de la Costa Caribe Norte
Location of the North Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua.
Coordinates: 14°01′41″N 83°22′51″W / 14.02806°N 83.38083°W / 14.02806; -83.38083
CountryNicaragua
CapitalPuerto Cabezas
Largest cityPuerto Cabezas
SeatPuerto Cabezas
Municipalities
Government
 • TypeDevolved government under presidential republic
 • BodyRegional Council
 • Regional Coordinator (Governor)TBDL leader (FSLN)
Population
 (2021 estimate)[1]
 • Total541,189
GDP (Nominal, 2015 US dollar)
 • Total$600 million (2023)[2]
 • Per capita$1,000 (2023)
GDP (PPP, 2015 int. dollar)
 • Total$1.6 billion (2023)
 • Per capita$2,700 (2023)
Regional Council47 councilors
National Assembly2 deputies (of 92)[citation needed]

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 Puerto Cabezas.

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, most males in Puerto Cabezas speak some English from when it was a US fruit plantation.

Municipalities edit

The RACCN contains eight municipalities:

  1. Bonanza
  2. Mulukukú
  3. Prinzapolka
  4. Puerto Cabezas
  5. Rosita
  6. Siuna
  7. Waslala
  8. Waspam

See also edit

References edit

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of departments in Nicaragua
  2. ^ "TelluBase—Nicaragua Fact Sheet (Tellusant Public Service Series)" (PDF). Retrieved 11 January 2024.

External links edit

  • 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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