| 2005 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Matagalpa | 66 569 | 66 569 |
| Managua | 65 618 | 65 618 |
| Atlántico Norte | 55 100 | 55 100 |
| Atlántico Sur | 51 336 | 51 336 |
| Jinotega | 51 283 | 51 283 |
| Chinandega | 31 492 | 31 492 |
| León | 27 159 | 27 159 |
| Nueva Segovia | 26 155 | 26 155 |
| Boaco | 22 586 | 22 586 |
| Masaya | 21 546 | 21 546 |
| Chontales | 18 170 | 18 170 |
| Madriz | 16 118 | 16 118 |
| Estelí | 15 735 | 15 735 |
| Río San Juan | 14 513 | 14 513 |
| Granada | 12 727 | 12 727 |
| Carazo | 12 433 | 12 433 |
| Rivas | 10 717 | 10 717 |