| Chontales | |
| Department | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Capital | Juigalpa |
| Area | 6,378 km2 (2,463 sq mi) |
| Population | 182,000 (2005) |
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-CO |
Chontales (Spanish pronunciation: [tʃonˈtales]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 6,481.27 km² and has a population of 182,000 (2005 census). The capital is Juigalpa.
Coordinates: 12°05′N 85°24′W / 12.083°N 85.400°W