A few facts about Somoto
- With about 20,000 inhabitants, Somoto is one of the 50 largest places in Nicaragua.
- Managua, the largest city in Nicaragua, is about 155 km away.
- For a bigger city, Estelí is about 50 km away.
- Towns nearby: Ocotal (20 km), Condega (24 km) and San Rafael del Norte (59 km).