| Chinandega | |
|---|---|
| Department | |
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Chinandega, department of Nicaragua |
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| Country | Nicaragua |
| Capital | Chinandega |
| Area | |
| • Total | 4,822.42 km2 (1,861.95 sq mi) |
| Population (2015) | |
| • Total | 429,557 |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| ISO 3166 code | NI-CI |
Chinandega (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃinanˈdeɣa]) is a department in Nicaragua, located on the border with Honduras. It covers an area of 4,822.42 km² and has a population of 429,557 (2015 estimate). The capital is the city of Chinandega.
Largely agricultural, it produces rum from sugar cane; other products are bananas, peanuts, shrimp and salt.
Coordinates: 12°37′N 87°09′W / 12.617°N 87.150°W