| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Managua | 247 812 |
| León | 99 438 |
| Estelí | 47 218 |
| Chinandega | 38 874 |
| Masaya | 32 846 |
| Carazo | 27 761 |
| Jinotega | 27 694 |
| Chontales | 27 557 |
| Matagalpa | 27 528 |
| Granada | 22 003 |
| Atlántico Norte | 16 401 |
| Boaco | 15 922 |
| Rivas | 15 337 |
| Nueva Segovia | 11 706 |
| Atlántico Sur | 10 648 |
| Madriz | 9 318 |
| Río San Juan | 4 658 |