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Palacagüina (Spanish pronunciation: [palakaˈɣwina]) is a municipality[citation needed] in the Madriz department of Nicaragua.[1]
Palacagüina | |
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Municipality | |
Coordinates: 13°27′N 86°24′W / 13.450°N 86.400°W | |
Country | ![]() |
Department | Madriz |
Area | |
• Municipality | 61 sq mi (157 km2) |
Population (2005) | |
• Municipality | 12,825 |
• Density | 210/sq mi (82/km2) |
• Urban | 4,235 |
Climate | Aw |
Palacagüina is a small town; the name comes from the Nahuatl language, meaning "village near the mountains."
Palacagüina is featured in the revolutionary song "Cristo Ya Nació."