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| Palacagüina | |
|---|---|
| Municipality | |
  PalacagüinaLocation in Nicaragua | |
| Coordinates: 13°27′N 86°24′W / 13.450°N 86.400°W / 13.450; -86.400 | |
| Country |  Nicaragua |
| Department | Madriz |
| Area | |
| • Municipality | 61 sq mi (157 km) |
| Population | |
| • Municipality | 12,825 |
| • Density | 210/sq mi (82/km) |
| • Urban | 4,235 |
| Climate | Aw |
Palacagüina (Spanish pronunciation: [palakaˈɣwina]) is a municipality in the Madriz department of Nicaragua.
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."
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13°27′N 86°24′W / 13.450°N 86.400°W / 13.450; -86.400
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 Madriz Department | ||
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| Capital: Somoto | ||
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