Masaya Department
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Region / Subdivision
Summary
Masaya Department, located in Nicaragua, is the country's smallest by area. It's known as "La Cuna Del Folklore" (The Cradle of Folklore) due to its rich cultural traditions. The department contains the active Masaya Volcano, which last erupted in 2016.
Statistics
Area
610.80 km²
Population
397,632