| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Managua | 132 067 |
| Chinandega | 79 813 |
| Atlántico Norte | 53 738 |
| León | 36 027 |
| Nueva Segovia | 32 483 |
| Jinotega | 30 987 |
| Matagalpa | 30 797 |
| Masaya | 18 239 |
| Chontales | 17 447 |
| Atlántico Sur | 16 375 |
| Boaco | 15 461 |
| Rivas | 14 190 |
| Estelí | 13 557 |
| Granada | 12 707 |
| Río San Juan | 7 948 |
| Carazo | 7 222 |
| Madriz | 2 846 |