Nicaragua Capitals

The capital city of Nicaragua is Managua. It is located on the southwestern shore of Lake Xolotlán (Lake Managua). It became the capital city of Nicaragua in 1852. Managua is also the biggest and most populous city in the country. Over the years the situation has changed, and Managua’s economy has grown significantly. Now it is the center for major banks, major factories and international business in Nicaragua. The rapid growth of the economy has attracted many residents to the capital.

As of 2015, Managua had a population of 2,205,676 people living in the city center. The metropolitan areas had a higher population of 2,560,789 residents. Other than being the biggest city in size, Managua has more residents than the other two second largest cities. Many people are attracted to the city because of the job opportunities.

Managua has significant tourist attractions for visitors from festivals, museums, cultures, history, and lagoons. Tiscapa Lagoon Historic Park is centrally located. The lagoon has a zip line which runs over the lagoon. It is a good way to enjoy the view from the zip line. There is also a great cultural festival which attracts many tourists every year on August 1st. Managua is also home to a great nightlife scene, which includes a number of popular clubs.

Managua experiences a tropical climate. The rainy season begins in May and ends in October, while the dry season is between November and April. Temperatures are usually at a range of 32 degree Celsius. On March and April, the sun in Nicaragua is at its peak point resulting in high temperatures.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Managua
Languages	Spanish (official) 95.3%, Miskito 2.2%, Mestizo of the Caribbean coast 2%, other 0.5%
Ethnic Groups	Mestizo (mixed Amerindian and white) 69%, white 17%, black 9%, Amerindian 5%
Religion	Roman Catholic 51.6%, Evangelical 33.9%, other 1.5%, unspecified 12.9%, none 0.2% (2016 est.)
Government	Presidential republic
Independance	15 September 1821 (from Spain)
Area	130,370.00 km²
Water Area	10,380.00 km²
Land Area	119,990.00 km²
Population	5,966,798.00 The overwhelming majority of the population resides in the western half of the country, with much of the urban growth centered in the capital city of Managua; coastal areas also show large population clusters
Location	Central America, bordering both the Caribbean Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, between Costa Rica and Honduras
No. Bordering Countries	2
Bordering Countries	Costa Rica 313 km, Honduras 940 km
GDP(PPP)	$33,550,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$5,300.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are the United States, Mexico, and Venezuela.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are coffee, beef, gold, sugar, and peanuts.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are the United States, China, and Mexico.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include consumer goods, machinery and equipment, raw materials, and petroleum products.
Climate	Tropical in lowlands, cooler in highlands
Terrain	Extensive Atlantic coastal plains rising to central interior mountains; narrow Pacific coastal plain interrupted by volcanoes
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