| 2005 | 2005 | |
|---|---|---|
| Managua | 272 842 | 272 842 |
| Matagalpa | 91 465 | 91 465 |
| Chinandega | 79 472 | 79 472 |
| León | 77 569 | 77 569 |
| Jinotega | 61 430 | 61 430 |
| Masaya | 59 783 | 59 783 |
| Atlántico Sur | 56 288 | 56 288 |
| Atlántico Norte | 52 723 | 52 723 |
| Estelí | 42 956 | 42 956 |
| Nueva Segovia | 41 900 | 41 900 |
| Carazo | 35 433 | 35 433 |
| Granada | 34 677 | 34 677 |
| Rivas | 33 532 | 33 532 |
| Chontales | 31 732 | 31 732 |
| Boaco | 29 497 | 29 497 |
| Madriz | 25 805 | 25 805 |
| Río San Juan | 18 188 | 18 188 |