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Cerro La Vaca, Chontales Department, Nicaraguai
Regional Level Types
Cerro La VacaMountain
Chontales DepartmentDepartment
NicaraguaCountry

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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
12° 19' 40'' North , 84° 54' 46'' West
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Area:
4.0 km2
Type:
Mountain - last checked 2023
Deposit first discovered:
2021 (approx.)
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
PlacePopulationDistance
Santo Domingo5,827 (2018)19.7km
La Libertad3,127 (2018)30.1km
Villa Sandino7,799 (2018)32.3km
Santo Tomás14,809 (2018)34.6km
El Ayote5,406 (2012)43.4km
Mindat Locality ID:
436393
Long-form identifier:
mindat:1:2:436393:7
GUID (UUID V4):
0


Nestled in the northern region of Nicaragua, Cerro La Vaca stands as a captivating locality renowned for its diverse attributes. Its rugged terrain and vibrant natural splendor provide a backdrop for the recent discovery of valuable resources, including small deposits of gold, silver, nickel, and tin. Amidst this once-pristine landscape, small but intriguing pockets of oil seep dot the terrain, adding yet another layer to its geological complexity. This convergence of mineral wealth, including the newfound presence of oil, has transformed the region into a magnetic destination for everyone from nature enthusiasts and adventurers drawn by its scenic beauty, to mining prospectors and energy explorers eager to unearth both the treasures hidden within its depths and the potential of energy resources beneath its surface. Cerro La Vaca now embodies a unique fusion of ecological wonder, geological significance, and energy potential, inviting a multifaceted exploration of its environmental, economic, and energetic riches.

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