North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

The North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It was created by the Autonomy Statute of 7 September 1987. It covers an area of 33,105.98 and has a population of 480,874 (2015 census). 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
Autonomous region
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Location of the North Caribbean Autonomous Region in Nicaragua.
Coordinates: 14°01′41″N 83°22′51″W
Country	Nicaragua
Largest city	Puerto Cabezas
Capital	Puerto Cabezas
Municipalities	List Bonanza Mulukuku Prinzapolka Puerto Cabezas Rosita Siuna Waslala Waspam
Government
• Type	Devolved government under presidential republic
• Body	Government of the RACN
• Regional Coordinator (Governor)	TBDL leader (FSLN)
Population  (2015)
• Total	480,874
Autonomous Regional Council of the North Caribbean	47 councilors
National Assembly	2??? deputies (of 92)

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 Creoles.

Municipalities

The RACCN contains eight municipalities:

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

See also

• South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region

References

External links

• The autonomous regions of Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast
• From Conflict to Autonomy in Nicaragua: Lessons Learnt - report by Minority Rights Group International, April 2007