| 2005 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Managua | 44 020 | 44 020 |
| Chinandega | 36 776 | 36 776 |
| León | 33 649 | 33 649 |
| Matagalpa | 33 447 | 33 447 |
| Atlántico Norte | 27 713 | 27 713 |
| Masaya | 24 783 | 24 783 |
| Atlántico Sur | 22 835 | 22 835 |
| Rivas | 20 306 | 20 306 |
| Jinotega | 20 205 | 20 205 |
| Nueva Segovia | 17 973 | 17 973 |
| Estelí | 15 342 | 15 342 |
| Granada | 12 649 | 12 649 |
| Boaco | 12 432 | 12 432 |
| Madriz | 11 997 | 11 997 |
| Carazo | 11 907 | 11 907 |
| Chontales | 9 295 | 9 295 |
| Río San Juan | 7 782 | 7 782 |