Waspam

Municipality in North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, Nicaragua
Waspam
Waspán
Municipality
14°44′N 83°58′W / 14.733°N 83.967°W / 14.733; -83.967
Country Nicaragua
DepartmentNorth Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Area
 • Municipality3,607 sq mi (9,342 km2)
Population
 (2022 estimate)[1]
 • Municipality62,379
 • Density17/sq mi (6.7/km2)
 • Urban
13,827
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (No DST)
ClimateAm

Waspam (Spanish: Waspán, Spanish pronunciation: [wasˈpam]; Miskito: Waspam) is a Miskito town and a municipality in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua.

Language

Waspam is one of the main Miskito towns, 90 percent of the population is Miskito, the regional official language is Miskito, but English, Mayangna and Spanish are also spoken in region.

Culture

The dominant culture is Miskito, followed by Mayangna and a very few Latinos.

Miskito pine forest

A huge area of Miskito pine forest is found in Waspam.

Rivers

Waspam has more rivers then any other region of Central America and more them are non polluted. Wangki is the longest river of Central America and it's located in Waspam.


References

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Waspam municipality
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14°44′N 83°58′W / 14.733°N 83.967°W / 14.733; -83.967

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Capital: Puerto Cabezas
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