| 2005 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Managua | 183 174 | 183 174 |
| Matagalpa | 89 878 | 89 878 |
| Jinotega | 67 048 | 67 048 |
| Chinandega | 63 399 | 63 399 |
| Atlántico Sur | 62 984 | 62 984 |
| Atlántico Norte | 59 893 | 59 893 |
| León | 58 822 | 58 822 |
| Masaya | 41 182 | 41 182 |
| Nueva Segovia | 40 509 | 40 509 |
| Estelí | 33 563 | 33 563 |
| Boaco | 31 075 | 31 075 |
| Rivas | 28 368 | 28 368 |
| Granada | 27 987 | 27 987 |
| Chontales | 27 567 | 27 567 |
| Carazo | 26 742 | 26 742 |
| Madriz | 26 557 | 26 557 |
| Río San Juan | 18 547 | 18 547 |