| Masaya | |
| Departamento de Masaya | |
| Department | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Capital | Masaya |
| Area | 590 km2 (228 sq mi) |
| Population | 317,500 (2005) |
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-MS |
Masaya (Spanish pronunciation: [maˈsaʝa]) is a department in Nicaragua. It is the country's smallest department by area (590 km²) and has a population of 317,500 (2005 census). The capital is the city of Masaya.
Coordinates: 11°58′N 86°06′W / 11.967°N 86.100°W