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Managua is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the largest cities in Central America. Founded in 1819, it became the national capital in 1852, and had a population of 1,061,054 in the 2023 estimate.

Facts
Population
1,061,054 1
2023 figure, from Managua's own Wikipedia infobox.
Area (sq km)
267 1
Founding Year
1819 1
1819 is Managua's founding date per its own Wikipedia infobox; it was elevated to national capital in 1852.
Population Estimate Year
2023 1
Elevation (m)
83 1
Infobox gives 82.97 m; stored rounded to the nearest whole meter (elevation-m is an Int key).
Latitude
12.13639 degrees north 1
Longitude
86.25139 degrees west 1
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Associated With

Nicaragua, Countries

Managua is the capital of Nicaragua.

Capital Of

Nicaragua, Countries

Managua is the capital of Nicaragua.

On Continent

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1. Managua (Wikipedia)
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• Capital city 1,061,054
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1. Managua (Wikipedia)
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• Capital city 267 km2 (103 sq mi)
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1. Managua (Wikipedia)
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82.97 m (272.2 ft)
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1. Managua (Wikipedia)
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12°8′11″N 86°15′5″W
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1. Managua (Wikipedia)
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Founded 1819; Elevated to capital 1852
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1. Managua (Wikipedia)
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Managua serves as the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the largest cities in Central America.
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1. Managua (Wikipedia)
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Managua is the capital and largest city of Nicaragua, and one of the largest cities in Central America.
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