1. Managua – 1,055,111
Known as the capital and largest city, it’s the political, economic, and cultural heart of Nicaragua.
2. León – 213,718 A historic city known for its colonial architecture and as the former capital of Nicaragua.
3. Tipitapa – 150,597 A growing city located near Lake Cocibolca, known for its agricultural activities.
4. Masaya – 140,721 Known as the “City of Flowers,” it’s famous for its vibrant markets and the Masaya Volcano National Park.
5. Ciudad Sandino – 130,357 A rapidly developing city adjacent to Managua, known for its residential communities.
6. Chinandega – 115,687 An industrial city located near the Pacific coast, known for its sugar and tobacco industries.
7. Matagalpa – 114,120 Located in the central highlands, it’s known for its coffee production and cooler climate.
8. Estelí – 112,132 A city in the northern mountains, famous for its tobacco industry and natural beauty.
9. Granada – 106,719 A colonial city on the shores of Lake Cocibolca, known for its historic architecture and vibrant culture.
10. Puerto Cabezas – 105,000 The capital of the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, known for its Afro-Caribbean culture.
11. Ocotal – 100,000 The capital of Nueva Segovia, known for its historical significance and mountainous terrain.
12. Bluefields – 94,000 The capital of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, known for its Creole and Miskito cultures.
13. Jinotega – 93,000 Located in the northern highlands, it’s known for its coffee production and scenic landscapes.
14. Rivas – 85,000 A city near the Costa Rican border, known for its proximity to Lake Cocibolca and the San Juan River.
15. Juigalpa – 61,411 The capital of Chontales, known for its cattle ranching and agricultural activities.
16. Masatepe – 60,781 Known for its pottery and as a small but growing town in the Masaya Department.
17. Somoto – 58,238 A town in the northern region of Nicaragua, known for its historical importance and nearby nature reserves.
18. San Carlos – 56,758 Located on the San Juan River, known for its natural beauty and access to the San Juan River.
19. San Juan del Sur – 56,221 A beach town on the Pacific coast, famous for its tourism, surfing, and laid-back atmosphere.
20. Tipitapa – 55,592 Located near Lake Cocibolca and Managua, Tipitapa is known for agriculture and its proximity to the capital.
21. Santa Teresa – 54,700 A coastal town on the Pacific Ocean, well known for its beautiful beaches and surf culture.
22. Boaco – 51,563 A small city located in the western region of Nicaragua, known for its agriculture and natural beauty.
23. Chichigalpa – 49,863 Known for its sugar industry, particularly around the San Antonio Sugar Mill.
24. La Trinidad – 48,351 A historic town in the central region, known for its culture and agriculture.
25. El Viejo – 47,982 A town near Chinandega, notable for its historical landmarks and proximity to the Pacific coast.
2. León – 213,718 A historic city known for its colonial architecture and as the former capital of Nicaragua.
3. Tipitapa – 150,597 A growing city located near Lake Cocibolca, known for its agricultural activities.
4. Masaya – 140,721 Known as the “City of Flowers,” it’s famous for its vibrant markets and the Masaya Volcano National Park.
5. Ciudad Sandino – 130,357 A rapidly developing city adjacent to Managua, known for its residential communities.
6. Chinandega – 115,687 An industrial city located near the Pacific coast, known for its sugar and tobacco industries.
7. Matagalpa – 114,120 Located in the central highlands, it’s known for its coffee production and cooler climate.
8. Estelí – 112,132 A city in the northern mountains, famous for its tobacco industry and natural beauty.
9. Granada – 106,719 A colonial city on the shores of Lake Cocibolca, known for its historic architecture and vibrant culture.
10. Puerto Cabezas – 105,000 The capital of the North Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, known for its Afro-Caribbean culture.
11. Ocotal – 100,000 The capital of Nueva Segovia, known for its historical significance and mountainous terrain.
12. Bluefields – 94,000 The capital of the South Caribbean Coast Autonomous Region, known for its Creole and Miskito cultures.
13. Jinotega – 93,000 Located in the northern highlands, it’s known for its coffee production and scenic landscapes.
14. Rivas – 85,000 A city near the Costa Rican border, known for its proximity to Lake Cocibolca and the San Juan River.
15. Juigalpa – 61,411 The capital of Chontales, known for its cattle ranching and agricultural activities.
16. Masatepe – 60,781 Known for its pottery and as a small but growing town in the Masaya Department.
17. Somoto – 58,238 A town in the northern region of Nicaragua, known for its historical importance and nearby nature reserves.
18. San Carlos – 56,758 Located on the San Juan River, known for its natural beauty and access to the San Juan River.
19. San Juan del Sur – 56,221 A beach town on the Pacific coast, famous for its tourism, surfing, and laid-back atmosphere.
20. Tipitapa – 55,592 Located near Lake Cocibolca and Managua, Tipitapa is known for agriculture and its proximity to the capital.
21. Santa Teresa – 54,700 A coastal town on the Pacific Ocean, well known for its beautiful beaches and surf culture.
22. Boaco – 51,563 A small city located in the western region of Nicaragua, known for its agriculture and natural beauty.
23. Chichigalpa – 49,863 Known for its sugar industry, particularly around the San Antonio Sugar Mill.
24. La Trinidad – 48,351 A historic town in the central region, known for its culture and agriculture.
25. El Viejo – 47,982 A town near Chinandega, notable for its historical landmarks and proximity to the Pacific coast.
