Managua
Managua (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈnaɣwa]) is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the largest cities in Central America. Located on the shores of Lake Managua, the city had an estimated population of 1,055,247 as of 2020, and a population of 1,401,687 in its metropolitan area. The city also serves as the seat of Managua Department.
Managua
Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua | |
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Clockwise from top: view of Managua; Old Cathedral and New Cathedral; National Palace; Paseo Xolotlán; and view of Lake Managua | |
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Flag Seal | |
| Nickname(s): Novia del Xolotlán
(English: The Bride of Xolotlán) | |
Managua | |
| Coordinates: 12°8′11″N 86°15′5″W | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
| Department | Managua |
| Municipality | Managua |
| Founded | 1819 |
| Elevated to Capital | 1852 |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Reyna Rueda |
| • Vice Mayor | Enrique Armas |
| Area | |
| • Capital city | 267 km2 (103 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 82.97 m (272.21 ft) |
| Population (2022 estimate) | |
| • Capital city | 1,061,054 |
| • Density | 4,000/km2 (10,000/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 1,051,236 |
| • Metro | 1,401,687 |
| Demonyms | managua, managüense, capitalino/a |
| GDP (PPP, constant 2015 values) | |
| • Year | 2023 |
| • Total | $9.4 billion |
| • Per capita | $8,600 |
| Time zone | UTC−6 |
| ISO 3166 code | NI-MN |
| Website | http://www.managua.gob.ni/ |
Founded in 1819, Managua became the national capital in 1852. The city underwent a rapid expansion and urbanization between 1842 and 1930, leading it to become one of the most developed cities in Central America. Several earthquakes have affected the city's growth, especially the 1931 earthquake and the 1972 earthquake, but the city has been rebuilt several times. Today, the city is a major economic hub for both the country and Central America.