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Municipality
Mateare Location in Nicaragua
Country	Nicaragua
Department	Managua
Area
• Municipality	115 sq mi (297 km²)
Population (2022 estimate)
• Municipality	64,732
• Density	564.5/sq mi (218.0/km²)
• Urban	61,234

Mateare is a town and a municipality located in the Managua department of Nicaragua. It is a place with a rich history and a unique natural environment. The municipality covers an area of 297 square kilometers (about 115 square miles). As of 2022, it is home to an estimated 64,732 people.

A Look Back: Mateare's History

Mateare was founded in 1898. This means it is as old as some of the first cities established by the Spanish in Nicaragua during the late 19th century.

In 1955, the city of Mateare experienced a series of earthquakes. These earthquakes lasted for 14 days. The strongest one, on Saturday, April 26, measured 6.0 on the Richter magnitude scale. This earthquake caused serious damage to many houses nearby. Luckily, even with the strong shaking over two weeks, no deaths or injuries were reported.

Nature's Wonders: Plants in Mateare

Mateare is a place with amazing natural beauty. Within the city and its surrounding areas, scientists have found a huge variety of plants. There are about 2,000 different plant species growing in this region. This shows how rich and diverse the natural environment of Mateare is.

Friends Across the World: Sister City

Mateare has a special connection with another city far away. This is called a "sister city" relationship. It means the two cities agree to promote cultural and educational ties. They often share ideas and learn from each other.

Mateare's sister city is:

Platteville, Wisconsin, United States of America

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