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San Carlos

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San Carlos is the capital city of the municipality of San Carlos and of the Río San Juan Department of Nicaragua.The city proper has a population of roughly 12,174, while the city and surrounding communities (Comarcas) contain 37,461 as of 2005. San Carlos is positioned on the confluence of Lake Nicaragua and the San Juan River. The Solentiname Islands in Lake Nicaragua are part of the Municipality of San Carlos.ComarcasThe municipality is divided into the following comarcas:International relationsTwin towns – Sister citiesSan Carlos is twinned with:
San Carlos is in Rio San Juan Department. Use our international travel planner: San Carlos and all its delights await.
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