Masaya, city, southwestern Nicaragua, capital of Masaya Department, near Managua. The city is on the eastern slope of the extinct Masaya volcano, which attracts many tourists to Volcán Masaya National Park. The city is a rail junction and the industrial and commercial center for the surrounding agricultural area.
Industries in the city include the processing of fiber and the manufacture of cigars, Native American handicrafts, shoes, leather products, soap, and starch. Masaya, called the City of Flowers, is noted for the annual fall fiesta of San Jerónimo. Population (1995 estimate) 100,000.Microsoft® Encarta® Online Encyclopedia 2001
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