Matagalpa

Located above 700 meters altitude, Matagalpa stretches across mountainous terrain with temperatures ranging between 26 and 28 degrees Celsius throughout the year.

The region was inhabited by the Cacaopera people until 1875, who developed ceramic crafts and maintained resistance against Spanish colonization during the pre-independence period.

The local population maintains traditions through regular festivals featuring regional dances, music performances, and gastronomic events celebrating Nicaraguan coffee production heritage.

The municipality offers various accommodation options from $200 to $600 monthly rentals, with modern supermarkets, healthcare facilities, and transportation services readily available.

Matagalpa houses two public hospitals, César Amador Molina and Santa Fé, serving a population of 112,697 residents with specialized medical care in the northern region.

Location: Matagalpa Department

Inception: April 5, 1851

Elevation above the sea: 680 m

Website: http://alcaldiadematagalpa.gob.ni

GPS coordinates: 12.92839,-85.91845

Latest update: May 28, 2025 18:36