Madriz Department


Madriz is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,602 km² and has a population of 133,300. The capital is Somoto.
Madriz was created from Nueva Segovia department in August 1936, and named after President José Madriz.

Municipalities

  1. Las Sabanas
  2. Palacagüina
  3. San José de Cusmapa
  4. San Juan del Río Coco
  5. San Lucas
  6. Somoto
  7. Telpaneca
  8. Totogalpa
  9. Yalagüina