Puerto Sandino
Puerto Sandino | |
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Town | |
| Coordinates: 12°11′58″N 86°45′47″W / 12.19944°N 86.76306°W | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Department | León |
| Municipality | Nagarote |
| Population (2017) | |
• Total | 4,371 |
Puerto Sandino is a town on Nicaragua's Pacific Ocean coast, in the León Department. Prior to the Sandinista Revolution it was known as Puerto Somoza. Due to its crude oil supply line, it is a major port, and also plays a large role in Nicaragua's fishing industry. Puerto Sandino is an extremely popular location for surfing.