Managua

Also known as Managua, Nicaragua, Municipality of Managua, Managua Municipality

Managua () 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.

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Managua is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, located on the shores of Lake Managua, with a population of over one million people as of 2020. As one of the largest cities in Central America and the seat of Managua Department, it serves as the political and administrative center of the country.

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Settlement.official_name: Managua
Settlement.image_flag: New Flag Of Managua.png
Settlement.image_seal: Escudo de Managua.svg
Settlement.nickname: Novia del Xolotlán ()
Settlement.settlement_type: Capital city
Settlement.pushpin_map: Nicaragua#Central America#North America
Settlement.pushpin_relief: yes
Settlement.subdivision_type: Country
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Department
Settlement.subdivision_type2: Municipality
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Managua
Settlement.established_title: Founded
Settlement.established_date: 1819
Settlement.established_title2: Elevated to capital
Settlement.established_date2: 1852
Settlement.leader_title: Mayor
Settlement.leader_name: Reyna Rueda link=Sandinista National Liberation Front|20px
Settlement.leader_title1: Vice mayor

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Wikidata facts

Demonym: Managuayenne
Population: 973087
Area: 267.2
Elevation: 143
Official website: www.managua.gob.ni
Image: Avenida Bolivar A Chavez.jpg

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inception: 1819-03-24
Commons category: Managua
P8168: Mathilde Sussin
Commons gallery: Managua
postal code: 10000–14345
native label: Leal Villa de Santiago de Managua
P12749: New Jersey

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Contents

Etymology
History
Origins
Early history
20th century
21st century
Geography
Flora
Climate
Education
Higher education
Economy
Culture
Festivals
Museums and cultural institutions
Entertainment
LGBT culture
Sports
Landmarks
National Palace of Culture
Rubén Darío National Theatre
Plaza de la Revolución
Museum of Acahualinca
Tiscapa Lagoon
Dennis Martínez National Stadium
Old Cathedral
New Cathedral
Government
Urban planning
Crime
Media
Transportation
Roads
Airport
Buses
Rail
Metro
International relations
Twin towns – sister cities
Union of Ibero-American Capital Cities
References
Bibliography
External links

Founded in 1819, Managua became the national capital in 1852. It was a small fishing village before then. 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.