Managua
Sign in to saveManagua () 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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43 sectionsContents
- 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
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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.
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.