Zapatera

Zapatera
Zapatera Location in Nicaragua
Highest point
Elevation	629 m (2,064 ft)
Coordinates	11°44′N 85°49′W / 11.73°N 85.82°W / 11.73; -85.82Coordinates: 11°44′N 85°49′W / 11.73°N 85.82°W / 11.73; -85.82
Geography
Location	Granada Department, Nicaragua
Geology
Mountain type	Shield volcano
Last eruption	Unknown

Zapatera is a shield volcano located in the southern part of Nicaragua. It forms the island of Isla Zapatera in the Lake Nicaragua. Isla Zapatera constitutes one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.

As of 1850, Zapatera was described "uninhabited" by British writer John Baily.