Murra, Nueva Segovia Explained

Murra
Settlement Type:Municipality
Pushpin Map:Nicaragua
Pushpin Label Position:bottom
Pushpin Mapsize:250
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Nicaragua
Subdivision Type:Country
Subdivision Name: Nicaragua
Subdivision Type1:Department
Subdivision Name1:Nueva Segovia Department
Unit Pref:Imperial
Area Total Km2:530.9
Population As Of:2005
Population Total:12346
Population Density Km2:auto
Population Urban:543
Coordinates:13.7667°N -87°W

Murra is a municipality in the Nueva Segovia Department of Nicaragua.

Murra is a small municipal head in eastern Nueva Segovia department. The tiny pueblo has a population of approximately 1,000 inhabitants and is made up of four barrios (neighborhoods) squeezed into a narrow valley, high up in the mountains. The people in Murra make their living primarily from farming corn and beans, and raising coffee. Although its population is small, Murra is the center for many rural communities: about 17,000 people in total live throughout the entire municipal region. So, many people also make a living as shop owners and vendors. Situated in a high mountainous region, Murra's climate is significantly cooler than much of Nicaragua. Murra has electricity and a running water system. There are several Spanish; Castilian: pulperias (shops) in Murra, three Spanish; Castilian: comedores (restaurants) and two Spanish; Castilian: hospedajes (very small hotels). The community has one Catholic parrish church, and two Protestant temples.

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13.7667°N -87°W