autonomous region
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s of Nicaragua are divided into 153 municipalities.Inifom - Perfiles municipales /ref> The formation and dissolution of municipalities is governed by the Law of Municipalities (in
Spanish
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: ''Ley No.40 - Ley de Municipalidades''), drafted and approved by the
National Assembly
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on July 2. 1988.
The municipalities are responsible for planning and urban development, collection of municipal taxes, maintenance of public utilities and other services, such as parks, sewerage and public cemeteries. Whilst municipal governments may not be responsible for large highways, small roads and tracks usually come under their control. Additionally, municipal governments may issue permits for the operation of urban and intermunicipal bus services.
Other functions of municipal governments include the establishment of libraries, museums, municipal bands, zoos, the promotion of traditional and folklore festivals and various activities promoting education, culture, sports and tourism in the municipality.Law of Municipalities - Ley 40 (in Spanish) /ref>
File:Map of Nicaragua.svg, Municipalities of Nicaragua
File:Nicaragua cities over 20th map.png, Cities over 20,000 inhabitants in Nicaragua (1995 census)
File:CornIsland.JPG, Aerial view of
Corn Island
The Corn Islands are two islands about east of the Caribbean coast of Nicaragua, constituting one of 12 municipalities of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region. The official name of the municipality is ''Corn Island'' (the English name is ...
File:Selvanegragazebo1.JPG, Selva Negra in
Matagalpa
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Jinotega
Jinotega () (derived from Náhuatl: ''Xiotenko'' ‘place next to the jiñocuajo trees’) is the capital city of the Department of Jinotega in north-central Nicaragua.
The city is located in a long valley surrounded by the cool climate and D ...
.
File:Le volcan Momotombo (Nicaragua) (3281572693).jpg, Momotombo volcano in
La Paz Centro
La Paz Centro () is a town and a municipality in the León Department of Nicaragua.
The town is located along the highway between Managua and León. The small municipality is known for its small shops and pottery. La Paz Centro is the home of ...
File:06.Plaza de la Independencia de Granada.JPG, Colonial city of
Granada
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File:San juan del sur.jpg, The bay of
San Juan del Sur
San Juan del Sur is a municipality and coastal town on the Pacific Ocean, in the Rivas department in southwest Nicaragua. It is located south of Managua. San Juan del Sur is popular among surfers and is a vacation spot for many Nicaraguan ...
File:León, Nicaragua.jpg, Street in León, next to the
Cathedral
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List of municipalities
Notes:
*"Year" refers to the date the municipality was created. In some cases, the year refers to the date of the foundation of the municipality seat. This is particularly the case of colonial cities.