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Masaya church in the Central Park
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Masaya was granted the title of 'Very Noble and Loyal Village Faithful to San Fernando of Masaya' by King Ferdinand VII of Spain.

Masaya
Nicaragua
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Masaya

Nicaragua

Country
Nicaragua
Population
140.0K
Coordinates
11.97, -86.10
937th most populous city in the world

Masaya is the capital city of Masaya Department in Nicaragua. It is situated approximately 14 km west of Granada and 31 km southeast of Managua. It is located just east of the Masaya Volcano, an active volcano from which the city takes its name.

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