Waspam (Spanish: Waspán, Spanish pronunciation: [wasˈpam]; Miskito: Waspam) is a Miskito town and a municipality in the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region of Nicaragua.

Waspam
Waspán
Municipality
Waspam is located in Nicaragua
Waspam
Waspam
Location in Nicaragua
Coordinates: 14°44′N 83°58′W / 14.733°N 83.967°W / 14.733; -83.967
Country Nicaragua
DepartmentNorth Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Area
 • Municipality3,607 sq mi (9,342 km2)
Population
 (2022 estimate)[1]
 • Municipality62,379
 • Density17/sq mi (6.7/km2)
 • Urban
13,827
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central Time)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-6 (No DST)
ClimateAm

Language edit

Waspam is one of the main Miskito towns, 90 percent of the population is Miskito, the regional official language is Miskito, but English, Mayangna and Spanish are also spoken in region.

Culture edit

The dominant culture is Miskito, followed by Mayangna and a very few Latinos.

Miskito pine forest edit

A huge area of Miskito pine forest is found in Waspam.

Rivers edit

Waspam has more rivers then any other region of Central America and more them are non polluted. Wangki is the longest river of Central America and it's located in Waspam.


References edit

  1. ^ Citypopulation.de Population of Waspam municipality

14°44′N 83°58′W / 14.733°N 83.967°W / 14.733; -83.967