Managua

Leal Villa De Santiago De Managua
Nickname(s): 
Novia del Xolotlán
(English: The Bride of Xolotlán)
Coordinates: 12°8′11″N 86°15′5″W / 12.13639°N 86.25139°W / 12.13639; -86.25139Coordinates: 12°8′11″N 86°15′5″W / 12.13639°N 86.25139°W / 12.13639; -86.25139
CountryNicaragua
DepartmentManagua
MunicipalityManagua
Founded1819
Seat of the Government1852
Capital of the Nation1852
Government
 • MayorDaisy Torres
 • Vice MayorReina J. Ruedas
Area
 • City267.17 km2 (103.15 sq mi)
Elevation
82.97 m (272.21 ft)
Population
 (2016 estimate)
 • City1,042,641
 • Density3,900/km2 (10,000/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,033,622
 • Metro
1,401,687
Demonymsmanagua, managüense, capitalino/a
Time zoneUTC-6
ISO 3166 codeNI-MN
Websitehttp://www.managua.gob.ni/