Ocotal
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Ocotal serves as the capital of the Nueva Segovia Department in Nicaragua. Founded in 1543 as Nueva Ciudad Segovia, the city is situated in a valley known for its pine forests and colonial architecture. It gained historical notoriety as the site of an early dive bombing attack in 1927.
Statistics
Area
85.23 km²
Population
34,580