Puerto Cabezas
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Puerto Cabezas, also known as Bilwi, is a municipality and city in Nicaragua, serving as the capital of the Miskito nation. Originally called Bragman's Bluff by English traders, it became a company town due to lumber operations in the early 20th century. The city served as a transportation hub and was notably used as a launch point for the Bay of Pigs Invasion.
Statistics
Area
5,985.00 km²
Population
66,169