Chinandega

Founded in 1858, the department of Chinandega is located in the northwestern Pacific region of Nicaragua.  

Chinandega has a great historical and cultural wealth. Evidence of  its population by indigenous tribes goes back for thousands of years.

After colonization and later independence, Chinandega became an agricultural center, producing  cotton, oranges, and lemons.  It is now one of Nicaragua's prime producers of  shrimp, sugar, and rum; and its beautiful beaches are an excellent place to visit for a few days, or if you have time, a few months.

Capital	Chinandega
Location	Northwest Nicaragua
Bordering Departments	North - Madriz, Honduras South -  Pacific Ocean East - Leon, Esteli West -  Pacific Ocean, Honduras
Population	350,212
Area km2	4,926
Cities	Chinandega, El Viejo, Chichigalpa, Posoltega, San Pedro de Potrero Grande, El Realejo, Villanueva, San Francisco Cuajiniquilapa, Santo Tomas del Nance, Puerto Morazan, Somotillo, Cinco Pinos, Corinto.