| 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 |