San Carlos, Nicaragua

Municipality in Río San Juan Department, Nicaragua

San Carlos (Spanish pronunciation: [saŋ ˈkaɾlos]) is the capital city of the municipality of San Carlos and of the Río San Juan Department of Nicaragua.

The city proper has a population of roughly 17,000, while the city and surrounding communities (Comarcas) contain a population of 52,055 (2022 estimate). San Carlos is positioned on the confluence of Lake Nicaragua and the San Juan River. The Solentiname Islands in Lake Nicaragua are part of the Municipality of San Carlos.

Comarcas

The municipality is divided into the following comarcas:

International relations

Twin towns – Sister cities

San Carlos is twinned with:

External links

• Site of the Groningen - San Carlos foundation (Dutch)

References

1. Citypopulation.de Population of San Carlos municipality

11°08′N 84°47′W / 11.133°N 84.783°W / 11.133; -84.783