Chontales | |
Department | |
Country | Nicaragua |
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Capital | Juigalpa |
Area | 6,378 km2 (2,463 sq mi) |
Population | 182,000 (2005) |
ISO 3166-2 | NI-CO |
Chontales (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃonˈtales]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 6,481.27 km² and has a population of 182,000 (2005 census). The capital is Juigalpa.
Coordinates: 12°05′N 85°24′W / 12.083°N 85.400°W