Madriz Department

Madriz (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾis]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,602 km² and has a population of 133,300 (2005 census). The capital is Somoto. Madriz was created from Nueva Segovia department in August 1936, and named after José Madriz.

Madriz Department

Madriz (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈðɾis]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 1,602 km² and has a population of 133,300 (2005 census). The capital is Somoto. Madriz was created from Nueva Segovia department in August 1936, and named after José Madriz.