| 2005 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Managua | 243 193 | 243 193 |
| Matagalpa | 88 385 | 88 385 |
| Chinandega | 73 573 | 73 573 |
| León | 71 987 | 71 987 |
| Jinotega | 59 579 | 59 579 |
| Atlántico Sur | 55 382 | 55 382 |
| Masaya | 55 080 | 55 080 |
| Atlántico Norte | 51 666 | 51 666 |
| Nueva Segovia | 40 708 | 40 708 |
| Estelí | 40 522 | 40 522 |
| Carazo | 33 113 | 33 113 |
| Rivas | 32 015 | 32 015 |
| Granada | 31 957 | 31 957 |
| Chontales | 30 230 | 30 230 |
| Boaco | 28 856 | 28 856 |
| Madriz | 24 928 | 24 928 |
| Río San Juan | 17 845 | 17 845 |