What is the Capital of Nicaragua?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Nicaragua is Managua. Nicaragua is located in Central America, North America, with a population of 6,803,886. The official currency is the Nicaraguan córdoba and the primary language spoken is Spanish.
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Managua at a glance
| Capital city | Managua |
|---|---|
| Country | Nicaragua (Republic of Nicaragua) |
| Region | Central America, North America |
| Country population | 6,803,886 (107th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC-06:00 |
| Currency | Nicaraguan córdoba (NIO) |
| Calling code | +505 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Nicaragua
- San José, capital of Costa Rica
- Tegucigalpa, capital of Honduras
Nicaragua in context
- Nicaragua covers 130,373 km², making it the 96th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 52 people per km² ranks 132nd of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 2 countries: Costa Rica, Honduras.
- With 6,803,886 people, Nicaragua holds about 13.4% of the population of Central America.
- That is roughly 1.1% of the North America total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Nicaragua is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Nicaragua — FAQ
What is the capital of Nicaragua?
The capital of Nicaragua is Managua.
Is Managua the largest city in Nicaragua?
Yes — Managua is both the capital and the largest city of Nicaragua.
What country is Managua in?
Managua is the capital city of Nicaragua.
What continent is Managua in?
Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, is located in North America.
Is Managua the capital of Nicaragua?
Yes — Managua is the capital of Nicaragua (official name: Republic of Nicaragua).
Managua is the capital of which country?
Managua is the capital of Nicaragua, in Central America.
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