Nueva Segovia Department
Nueva Segovia | |
|---|---|
Department | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Capital | Ocotal |
| Largest city | Jalapa |
| Area | |
• Department | 3,491 km2 (1,348 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 estimate) | |
• Department | 275,291 |
| • Density | 78.86/km2 (204.2/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 131,619 |
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-NS |
Nueva Segovia (Spanish pronunciation: [ˈnweβa seˈɣoβja]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 3,491 km2 and has a population of 275,291 (2021 estimate). Nueva Segovia is also home to the indigenous Chorotegas and Nahuas. The capital is Ocotal.