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Shield volcano in southern Nicaragua

Zapatera

Zapatera

Key facts

area52km²
elevation above sea level639m
instance ofshield volcano
countryNicaragua
located in the administrative territorial entityGranada Department
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Elevation
629 m (2,064 ft)
Coordinates
11°44′N 85°49′W / 11.73°N 85.82°W
Location
Granada Department, Nicaragua
Mountain type
Shield volcano
Volcanic arc
Central America Volcanic Arc
Last eruption
Unknown

Zapatera is a shield volcano located in the southern part of Nicaragua. It forms the island of Isla Zapatera in the Lake Nicaragua. Isla Zapatera constitutes one of 78 protected areas of Nicaragua.

As of 1850, Zapatera was described "uninhabited" by British writer John Baily. The archaeological site of Zapatera is located on the island.

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