| 2011 | |
|---|---|
| Managua | 216,711 |
| Matagalpa | 155,675 |
| Chinandega | 111,174 |
| Jinotega | 92,538 |
| Atlántico Norte | 81,761 |
| León | 71,794 |
| Chontales | 71,094 |
| Masaya | 68,549 |
| Nueva Segovia | 61,985 |
| Estelí | 51,432 |
| Atlántico Sur | 50,905 |
| Rivas | 47,614 |
| Granada | 47,176 |
| Boaco | 37,695 |
| Madriz | 33,078 |
| Río San Juan | 32,112 |
| Carazo | 29,132 |