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
CountryNicaragua
Largest cityPuerto Cabezas
CapitalPuerto Cabezas
Municipalities
Government
 • TypeDevolved government under presidential republic
 • BodyGovernment of the RACN
 • Regional Coordinator (Governor)TBDL leader (FSLN)
Population
 (2015)
 • Total480,874
Autonomous Regional Council of the North Caribbean 47 councilors
National Assembly2??? 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
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