Niquinohomo (Spanish pronunciation: [nikinoˈomo]) is a municipality in the Masaya department of Nicaragua. It is home to the oldest extant church in Nicaragua; Church of Saint Ann (Iglesia de Santa Ana). The city's patron saint, as well as the birthplace of Augusto César Sandino, after whom the Sandinista movement was named.

Niquinohomo
Municipality
Niquinohomo is located in Nicaragua
Niquinohomo
Niquinohomo
Location in Nicaragua
Coordinates: 11°54′N 86°06′W / 11.900°N 86.100°W / 11.900; -86.100
Country Nicaragua
DepartmentMasaya
Area
 • Municipality12 sq mi (32 km2)
Population
 (2020)[1]
 • Municipality16,635
 • Density1,300/sq mi (520/km2)
 • Urban
8,550
ClimateAw

References edit

  1. ^ "Niquinohomo (Municipality, Nicaragua) - Population Statistics, Charts, Map and Location". www.citypopulation.de. Retrieved 20 May 2022.

11°54′N 86°06′W / 11.900°N 86.100°W / 11.900; -86.100