Masaya Department, Administrative department in western Nicaragua
Masaya Department spans 611 square kilometers between lakes Cocibolca and Xolotlan, making it the smallest yet most densely populated department in Nicaragua.
The territory of present-day Masaya Department was originally inhabited by Nahua and Chorotega peoples who established the pre-Columbian chiefdom of Masatepet.
The department earned the title 'The Cradle of Folklore' through its traditional dances, music performances, and extensive production of handicrafts in multiple municipalities.
The department contains nine municipalities including Catarina, Masatepe, and Nindiri, with the capital city Masaya serving as the central point for commerce and administration.
The Masaya Volcano, standing at 635 meters within the department borders, contains an active crater that displays regular volcanic activity since 2016.
Location: Nicaragua
Capital city: Masaya
GPS coordinates: 11.97362,-86.09606
Latest update: March 3, 2025 00:21
Masaya Volcano
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Metrocentro
25.2 km
Reserva Natural Laguna de Apoyo
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Hacienda San Jacinto
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Old Cathedral of Managua
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Palacio de la Cultura
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Masaya Volcano National Park
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Parque nacional Volcán Mombacho
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Apoyeque
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La Loma (Palacio Presidencial)
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Loma de Tiscapa
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Banco de América
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Plaza Nicaragua
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Central Park (Managua)
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Chocoyero-El Brujo Natural Reserve
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Puebla
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Chocolate Museum & Workshop
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Chacocente Wildlife Refuge
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Monumento a Salvador Allende
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Roberto Clemente Stadium
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Reserva Natural Laguna de Nejapa
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Iglesia zona4
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Mercado Mayoreo
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