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Industries
Business Distribution by Industry in Managua
| Industry Description | Number of Establishments | Average Age of Business |
|---|---|---|
| Restaurants | 2,277 | 12 years |
| Shopping | 1,818 | 23 years |
| Corporate management | 1,355 | 22 years |
| Grocery stores and supermarkets | 1,304 | — |
| Clothing stores | 1,125 | 15 years |
| Churches | 991 | — |
| Education | 968 | 35 years |
| Bars, pubs and taverns | 915 | — |
| Pharmacies and drug stores | 870 | — |
| Car repair | 834 | 20 years |
| Beauty salons | 640 | 17 years |
| Hardware store | 623 | 29 years |
| Health and medical | 606 | 18 years |
| Other accommodation | 563 | 29 years |
| Electronics stores | 533 | 19 years |
| Cafes | 500 | — |
| Apartments | 491 | — |
Managua Facts
| Area | 568.2 km² |
| Population | 1,308,733 |
| Male Population | 621,995 (47.5%) |
| Female Population | 686,738 (52.5%) |
| Population change (1975 to 2020) | +124.1% |
| Population change (2000 to 2020) | +30.1% |
| Median Age | 23.3 years (Male: 22.2, Female: 24.3) |
| GDP per capita (PPP) | $8,612 (2022) |
| Area Codes | 22 |
| Neighborhoods | Los Robles, Bolonia, Bello Horizonte, Barrio Monseñor Lezcano, Reparto Lomas de Guadalupe |
| Local Time | |
| Timezone | Central Standard Time |
| Lat & Lng | 12.13282, -86.25040 |
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Managua Population
Years 1975 to 2030
| Data | 1975 | 1990 | 2000 | 2015 | 2020 | 2025* | 2030* |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Population | 584,082 | 852,165 | 1,006,112 | 1,129,152 | 1,308,733 | 1,402,677 | 1,522,295 |
| Population Density | 1,028 / km² | 1,499.8 / km² | 1,770.7 / km² | 1,987.3 / km² | 2,303.3 / km² | 2,468.7 / km² | 2,679.2 / km² |
* Projected
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up gridManagua Population change from 2000 to 2020
Increase of 30.1% from year 2000 to 2020
| Location | Change since 1975 | Change since 1990 | Change since 2000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | +124.1% | +53.6% | +30.1% |
| Managua Department | — | — | — |
| Nicaragua | — | — | — |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Managua Median Age
Median Age: 23.3 years
| Location | Median Age | Median Age (Female) | Median Age (Male) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | 23.3 yrs | 24.3 yrs | 22.2 yrs |
| Managua Department | 22.9 yrs | 23.8 yrs | 21.9 yrs |
| Nicaragua | 20.4 yrs | 21.2 yrs | 19.7 yrs |
Sources: CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
Managua Population Density
Population Density: 2,303 / km²
| Location | Population | Area | Density |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | 1.3 million | 568.2 km² | 2,303 / km² |
| Managua Department | 1.4 million | 3,487.2 km² | 403 / km² |
| Nicaragua | 6.1 million | 128,508.4 km² | 47.1 / km² |
Sources: JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
Managua Historical and Projected Population
Estimated Population from 1900 to 2100
Sources:
- JRC (European Commission's Joint Research Centre) work on the GHS built-up grid
- CIESIN (Center for International Earth Science Information Network)
- [Link] Klein Goldewijk, K., Beusen, A., Doelman, J., and Stehfest, E.: Anthropogenic land use estimates for the Holocene – HYDE 3.2, Earth Syst. Sci. Data, 9, 927–953, https://doi.org/10.5194/essd-9-927-2017, 2017.
Neighborhoods in Managua
Percentage of businesses by neighborhood in Managua
Area Codes
Percentage Area Codes used by businesses in Managua
Price Distribution
Business distribution by price for Managua
Human Development Index (HDI)
Statistic composite index of life expectancy, education, and per capita income.
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Taka, M. &Guillaume, J. Gridded global datasets for Gross Domestic Product and Human Development Index over 1990–2015. Sci Data 5, 180004 (2018) doi:10.1038/sdata.2018.4
Managua Gross Domestic Product (GDP)
GDP per capita, PPP (constant 2017 international $)
| Data | 1990 | 1995 | 2000 | 2005 | 2010 | 2015 | 2020 | 2022 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GDP per capita | $4,968 | $4,646 | $5,674 | $5,839 | $6,543 | $8,098 | $7,852 | $8,612 |
| Total GDP | $3.9B | $4.3B | $5.5B | $6B | $7.2B | $9.2B | $9.5B | $10.8B |
Source: [Link] Kummu, M., Kosonen, M. & Masoumzadeh Sayyar, S. Downscaled gridded global dataset for gross domestic product (GDP) per capita PPP over 1990–2022. Sci Data 12, 178 (2025) doi:10.1038/s41597-025-04487-x
Managua CO2 Emissions
Carbon Dioxide (CO2) Emissions Per Capita in Tonnes Per Year
| Location | CO2 Emissions | CO2 Emissions Per Capita | CO2 Emissions Intensity |
|---|---|---|---|
| Managua | 1,671,386 tn | 1.28 tn | 2,941.6 tons/km² |
| Managua Department | 1,728,254 tn | 1.23 tn | 495.6 tons/km² |
| Nicaragua | 5,658,022 tn | 0.93 tn | 44 tons/km² |
Sources: [Link] Moran, D., Kanemoto K; Jiborn, M., Wood, R., Többen, J., and Seto, K.C. (2018) Carbon footprints of 13,000 cities. Environmental Research Letters DOI: 10.1088/1748-9326/aac72a
Managua CO2 Emissions
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) | 1,671,386 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions (tonnes/year) per capita | 1.28 tn |
| 2013 CO2 emissions intensity (tonnes/km²/year) | 2,941.6 tons/km² |
Natural Hazards Risk
Relative risk out of 10
| Hazard | Risk Level |
|---|---|
| Drought | High (9) |
| Flood | High (8) |
| Earthquake | High (8.3) |
| Cyclone | Medium (5) |
| Landslide | Medium (7) |
| Volcano | Medium (7) |
* Risk, particularly concerning flood or landslide, may not be for the entire area.
Sources:
- Dilley, M., R.S. Chen, U. Deichmann, A.L. Lerner-Lam, M. Arnold, J. Agwe, P. Buys, O. Kjekstad, B. Lyon, and G. Yetman. 2005. Natural Disaster Hotspots: A Global Risk Analysis. Washington, D.C.: World Bank. https://doi.org/10.1596/0-8213-5930-4.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and Norwegian Geotechnical Institute - NGI. 2005. Global Landslide Hazard Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4P848VZ.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, International Bank for Reconstruction and Development - The World Bank, and United Nations Environment Programme Global Resource Information Database Geneva - UNEP/GRID-Geneva. 2005. Global Cyclone Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4CZ353K.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University, and International Research Institute for Climate and Society - IRI - Columbia University. 2005. Global Drought Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4VX0DFT.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Flood Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4668B3D.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Volcano Hazard Frequency and Distribution. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BR8Q45.
- Center for Hazards and Risk Research - CHRR - Columbia University, Center for International Earth Science Information Network - CIESIN - Columbia University. 2005. Global Earthquake Hazard Distribution - Peak Ground Acceleration. Palisades, NY: NASA Socioeconomic Data and Applications Center (SEDAC). https://doi.org/10.7927/H4BZ63ZS.
Recent Nearby Earthquakes
Magnitude 3.0 and greater
| Date▼ | Time↕ | Magnitude↕ | Distance↕ | Depth↕ | Location↕ | Link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 3/12/18 | 6:44 AM | 4.6 | 31.3 km | 164,720 m | 0km NW of Jinotepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 8/28/17 | 9:40 PM | 4.2 | 16.7 km | 146,360 m | 2km E of El Crucero, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 6/22/16 | 5:24 AM | 4.5 | 14.4 km | 193,030 m | 6km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/31/16 | 10:00 PM | 3.7 | 5 km | 10,000 m | 4km SE of Managua, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/17/16 | 8:21 PM | 4.2 | 18.4 km | 138,180 m | 10km SW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 2/9/16 | 7:00 PM | 3.8 | 13.3 km | 16,880 m | 2km WSW of Ticuantepe, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/25/15 | 12:19 AM | 4.7 | 30.1 km | 9,830 m | 17km ENE of Nagarote, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 5/10/15 | 4:27 AM | 3.3 | 19.8 km | 5,000 m | 3km NW of La Concepcion, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 11/10/14 | 12:46 PM | 4.7 | 15.9 km | 193,740 m | 9km SSW of Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
| 4/14/14 | 7:16 AM | 4.2 | 19.7 km | 10,000 m | 0km N of Nindiri, Nicaragua | usgs.gov |
Source: U.S. Geological Survey (USGS)
Managua
Managua (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈnaɣwa]) is the capital city of Nicaragua as well as of the department of the same name. It is the largest city in Nicaragua in terms of population and geographic size. Located on the southwestern shore of Lake Xolo..
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