Masaya Department
Masaya (Spanish pronunciation: ) is a department in Nicaragua.
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It is the country's smallest department by area (611 km2) and has a population of 397,632 (2021 estimate). The capital is the city of Masaya. It is famous among Nicaraguan people for its nickname, "La Cuna Del Folklore" which translates to (The Cradle of Folklore). It is also the site of the Masaya Volcano, an active 635m volcano which last erupted in 2016.
Masaya Departamento de Masaya | |
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Department | |
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| Country | Nicaragua |
| Capital | Masaya |
| Area | |
| • Department | 611 km2 (236 sq mi) |
| Population (2021 estimate) | |
| • Department | 397,632 |
| • Density | 650/km2 (1,700/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 238,345 |
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-MS |
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References
11°58′N 86°06′W / 11.967°N 86.100°W
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