Puerto Cabezas

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Puerto Cabezas

Name

Puerto Cabezas

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

Location