3-572: 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
6-719: Is governed by the Law of Municipalities (in Spanish : Ley No.40 - Ley de Municipalidades ), drafted and approved by the National Assembly on July 2. 1988. The municipalities are responsible for planning and urban development, collection of municipal taxes, maintenance of public utilities and other services, such as parks, sewerage and public cemeteries. Whilst municipal governments may not be responsible for large highways, small roads and tracks usually come under their control. Additionally, municipal governments may issue permits for
9-848: 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 pulperias (shops) in Murra, three comedores (restaurants) and two hospedajes (very small hotels). The community has one Catholic parrish church, and two Protestant temples. 13°46′N 86°01′W / 13.767°N 86.017°W / 13.767; -86.017 Municipalities of Nicaragua The 15 departments and 2 autonomous regions of Nicaragua are divided into 153 municipalities. The formation and dissolution of municipalities
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