In 1996, the local authorities chose for the first time to vote.
Bonanza Municipality has a population of 31,249 (2022 estimate). The majority of the population are of mestiza origin and banana cultivation is important for the economy. The gold mining activity in Bonanza also attracted the population of many parts of the world in the search of the metal.
Pictorial History of Bonanza - to view more photos of Bonanza mine and town between 1956 and 1961, compliments of Jim Drebert, go to this address to see Siuna area photos including Bonanza area: Picasa - Jim Drebert
Bonanza and Rosita Mine and town complex in the late 1950sMining town of Bonanza and Rosita area filmed in the late 1950sBonanza and Rosita Mine complex in the late 1950s
