Zapatera
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.
| Zapatera | |
|---|---|
  Zapatera Location in Nicaragua | |
| Highest point | |
| Elevation | 629 m (2,064 ft) [1] |
| Coordinates | 11°44′N 85°49′W [1] |
| Geography | |
| Location | Granada Department, Nicaragua |
| Geology | |
| Mountain type | Shield volcano |
| Last eruption | Unknown |
As of 1850, Zapatera was described "uninhabited" by British writer John Baily.[2] The archaeological site of Zapatera is located on the island.
See also
References
- "Zapatera". Global Volcanism Program. Smithsonian Institution. Retrieved 2020-03-17.
- Baily, John (1850). Central America; Describing Each of the States of Guatemala, Honduras, Salvador, Nicaragua, and Costa Rica. London: Trelawney Saunders. p. 156.
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