Puerto Sandino

Puerto Sandino
Town
Puerto Sandino
Location in Nicaragua
Coordinates: 12°11′58″N 86°45′47″W / 12.19944°N 86.76306°W / 12.19944; -86.76306
Country Nicaragua
DepartmentLeón
MunicipalityNagarote
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.