North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region
North Caribbean Autonomous Region (Spanish: Región Autónoma Caribe Norte), sometimes shortened to RACN, or RACCN (for North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region), or RAAN (for its former name of Región Autónoma del Atlántico Norte) is one of two autonomous regions in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 32,159 km² and has a population of 249,700 (2005 census). It is the largest autonomous region or department in Nicaragua. The capital is Puerto Cabezas. It contains part of the region known as the Mosquito Coast.
The RACCN has a Regional Council made up of representatives of different political parties (such as the Sandinistas (FSLN), YATAMA (ethnic indigenous party), and others) as well as all the municipalities. They hold sessions in an Assembly in Puerto Cabezas.
The RACCN, in addition to Mestizos, contains populations from different indigenous groups, including the Miskitos, Mayangnas, and Creoles.
Municipalities
The RACCN contains eight municipalities:
External links
- The autonomous regions of Nicaragua's Caribbean Coast
- From Conflict to Autonomy in Nicaragua: Lessons Learnt - report by Minority Rights Group International, April 2007
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Coordinates: 14°01′41″N 83°22′51″W / 14.02806°N 83.38083°W