Waspam

Waspam Waspán (Spanish)
Municipality
Map credit Waspam Location in Nicaragua
Coordinates: 14°44′N 83°58′W / 14.733°N 83.967°W / 14.733; -83.967
Country	Nicaragua
Department	North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
Area
• Municipality	3,606.85 sq mi (9,341.71 km2)
Population  (2023 estimate)
• Municipality	62,878
• Density	17.433/sq mi (6.7309/km2)
• Urban	14,211
Time zone	UTC-6 (Central Time)
• Summer (DST)	UTC-6 (No DST)
Climate	Am

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

Language

The regional official language is Miskito, but English, Mayangna and Spanish are also spoken in the region.

Culture

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

Miskito pine forest

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

Rivers

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

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