Largest Cities in Nicaragua

by | January 20, 2021

Facts about Nicaragua

Official languages: Spanish, English
Capital: Managua
Area: 129,494 km²
Population: 6.0 million residents
Population density: 46.30 residents per km²
Currency: NIO
Internet TLD: .ni
ISO codes: NI, NIC, 558
The telephone code for Nicaragua is +505

Flag of Nicaragua

The flag of Nicaragua, which has been in use since 1908, is composed of three horizontal stripes in blue, white and blue. In the middle of the white stripe is the national emblem in the shape of a triangle. The emblem depicts five volcanoes, which are supposed to represent the five states of the former United Provinces of Central America – together with Nicaragua, it was Honduras, Guatemala, Costa Rica and El Salvador. A rainbow stretches above the volcanoes, and there is a Phrygian cap of liberty and white rays. The two blue stripes remind us of the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean, but also justice and loyalty, and the white color traditionally symbolizes purity and honesty. Similar symbolism can be found on the flags of El Salvador and Costa Rica.

 

Flag of Nicaragua

The state of Nicaragua is located in Central America. It borders on Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south, the Pacific to the west and the Caribbean to the east. Nicaragua is one of the poorest countries in the world. See Nicaragua Location on World Map.

Biggest Cities of Nicaragua by Population

Nicaragua is a beautiful Central American nation located in the Caribbean Sea and the Pacific Ocean. It is home to a population of over 6.3 million people and is known for its stunning landscapes, diverse culture and rich natural resources. The largest city in Nicaragua is Managua which has a population of over 1.2 million people. This vibrant city serves as the country’s political and economic hub and features some great attractions such as the Managua Cathedral, National Palace of Culture and Parque Nacional Volcan Masaya which are all worth visiting during your stay here.

The second largest city in Nicaragua is Leon which has a population of around 225,000 people. This picturesque colonial city serves as an important gateway to the Pacific Coast and features some great attractions such as the Leon Cathedral, El Fortin Museum and Cerro Negro Volcano which are all worth visiting during your stay here. Other cities worth visiting in Nicaragua include Granada, Esteli and Matagalpa which all have unique attractions that make them great destinations for travelers looking for something off the beaten path.

# City Population Latitude Longitude
1 Managua, Nicaragua 973,198 12.1328 -86.2504
2 Leon, Nicaragua 144,649 12.4379 -86.878
3 Masaya, Nicaragua 130,224 11.9744 -86.0942
4 Chinandega, Nicaragua 126,498 12.6294 -87.1311
5 Matagalpa, Nicaragua 109,200 12.9256 -85.9175
6 Esteli, Nicaragua 96,533 13.0919 -86.3538
7 Granada, Nicaragua 89,520 11.9299 -85.956
8 Jinotega, Nicaragua 55,111 13.091 -86.0023
9 El Viejo, Nicaragua 53,615 12.6635 -87.1666
10 Nueva Guinea, Nicaragua 53,040 11.6876 -84.4562
11 Ciudad Sandino, Nicaragua 50,111 12.1589 -86.3442
12 Juigalpa, Nicaragua 50,111 12.1063 -85.3645
13 Tipitapa, Nicaragua 50,111 12.1973 -86.0971
14 Bluefields, Nicaragua 44,484 12.0137 -83.7635
15 Diriamba, Nicaragua 35,119 11.8581 -86.2392
16 Ocotal, Nicaragua 34,039 13.6321 -86.4752
17 Puerto Cabezas, Nicaragua 33,746 14.0351 -83.3888
18 Chichigalpa, Nicaragua 33,248 12.5776 -87.027
19 Rivas, Nicaragua 30,111 11.4372 -85.8263
20 San Rafael del Sur, Nicaragua 29,947 11.8485 -86.4384
21 Jinotepe, Nicaragua 29,618 11.8496 -86.199
22 Boaco, Nicaragua 29,157 12.4722 -85.6586
23 Nagarote, Nicaragua 26,381 12.2659 -86.5647
24 Jalapa, Nicaragua 24,148 13.9222 -86.1235
25 La Paz Centro, Nicaragua 23,592 12.34 -86.6753
26 San Marcos, Nicaragua 23,458 11.9095 -86.2035
27 Masatepe, Nicaragua 21,563 11.9144 -86.1446
28 Nandaime, Nicaragua 20,921 11.757 -86.0529
29 El Rama, Nicaragua 20,567 12.1596 -84.2195
30 Somoto, Nicaragua 20,427 13.4808 -86.5821
31 Corinto, Nicaragua 19,294 12.4825 -87.173
32 Rio Blanco, Nicaragua 17,129 12.9344 -85.2235
33 Camoapa, Nicaragua 16,764 12.3838 -85.5128
34 El Crucero, Nicaragua 16,580 11.9901 -86.3095
35 Siuna, Nicaragua 16,167 13.7332 -84.7773
36 Somotillo, Nicaragua 15,496 13.0439 -86.9051
37 Santo Tomas, Nicaragua 14,920 12.0694 -85.0906
38 Quilali, Nicaragua 13,701 13.5669 -86.026
39 San Carlos, Nicaragua 13,562 11.1236 -84.7779
40 Ciudad Dario, Nicaragua 13,429 12.7314 -86.124
41 Ticuantepe, Nicaragua 13,320 12.0226 -86.2049
42 El Sauce, Nicaragua 12,009 12.8869 -86.539
43 Condega, Nicaragua 11,111 13.365 -86.3985
44 Acoyapa, Nicaragua 10,674 11.9703 -85.1711
45 Matiguas, Nicaragua 10,634 12.8373 -85.4622
46 Diriomo, Nicaragua 10,224 11.8763 -86.0518
47 Telica, Nicaragua 8,887 12.522 -86.8594
48 San Lorenzo, Nicaragua 8,805 12.3783 -85.6665
49 Corn Island, Nicaragua 8,122 12.1757 -83.0614
50 Bocana de Paiwas, Nicaragua 7,983 12.7857 -85.1227
51 Villa Sandino, Nicaragua 7,910 12.0483 -84.9936
52 San Juan del Sur, Nicaragua 7,901 11.2529 -85.8705
53 Niquinohomo, Nicaragua 7,843 11.9052 -86.0945
54 Larreynaga, Nicaragua 7,814 12.6769 -86.5719
55 Puerto Morazan, Nicaragua 7,782 12.8504 -87.1717
56 San Jorge, Nicaragua 7,269 11.4558 -85.8031
57 Nindiri, Nicaragua 7,184 12.0039 -86.1213
58 Dolores, Nicaragua 7,176 11.8567 -86.2155
59 Wiwili, Nicaragua 7,066 13.6268 -85.8254
60 La Concepcion, Nicaragua 7,057 11.9371 -86.1898
61 Nandasmo, Nicaragua 7,045 11.9241 -86.1207
62 Laguna de Perlas, Nicaragua 6,920 12.3429 -83.6712
63 Waslala, Nicaragua 6,609 13.2333 -85.3833
64 Posoltega, Nicaragua 6,514 12.5442 -86.9798
65 Waspan, Nicaragua 6,514 14.7419 -83.9717
66 Bonanza, Nicaragua 6,426 14.0288 -84.591
67 El Realejo, Nicaragua 6,319 12.5433 -87.1652
68 Santo Domingo, Nicaragua 5,938 12.2644 -85.0824
69 Santa Teresa, Nicaragua 5,900 11.7432 -86.2141
70 San Rafael del Norte, Nicaragua 5,569 13.2125 -86.1109
71 Belen, Nicaragua 5,526 11.503 -85.8894
72 El Ayote, Nicaragua 5,517 12.1905 -85.2874
73 Potosi, Nicaragua 5,333 11.4942 -85.8568
74 Villa El Carmen, Nicaragua 5,330 11.9801 -86.5057
75 Tisma, Nicaragua 5,293 12.0819 -86.0174

Nicaragua: Managua

According to Abbreviation Finder, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua. It is located in the west of the country, roughly in the middle, on the shores of Lake Managua. Around 1.2 million people live in Managua. It is by far the largest city in the country.

Countries neighboring Nicaragua