Somoto

Located 216 kilometers from Managua, Somoto spans across 466 square kilometers of land at an altitude of 700 meters above sea level.

The municipality, originally named Tepecxomonth in Nahuatl language, meaning Valley of Geese, became a city in 1895 and the capital of Madriz Department in 1936.

The Santiago Apostle patron saint festivities extend for ten days in July, featuring horseback processions, traditional music bands, and silver medallion offerings.

Regular bus services operate from Mercado El Mayoreo terminal every 90 minutes, connecting Somoto with major cities like Esteli and the El Espino border crossing.

The local economy centers on agriculture, cattle raising, commerce, and the production of rosquillas, traditional ring-shaped corn pastries.

Website: http://www.alcaldiasomoto.gob.ni/

Website: http://alcaldiasomoto.gob.ni

GPS coordinates: 13.48371,-86.58262

Latest update: March 3, 2025 05:43