Managua: population and official figures
What is the population of Managua?
Managua, the capital of Nicaragua, had 1,058,909 inhabitants (urban agglomeration) on 1 July 2024, according to an official estimate (usual residents) reported to the United Nations.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyHow does Managua rank among cities in Nicaragua?
Of the 9 cities the UN table lists for Nicaragua (capitals and places of 100,000 or more), it is the largest.
Source: United Nations Statistics Division · saved copyThe UN marks this figure as an estimate of lower reliability.
Who runs Managua?
In Nicaragua, cities and towns are run by municipalities: Mayor, deputy mayor and councillors elected for five years. Local services, local taxes; must spend part of transfers on health, education, water and environment.
How local power works in Nicaragua
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Sources
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, Table 8: Population of capital cities and cities of 100 000 or more inhabitants, latest available year, 2005-2024, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 0c6784df022e…)
- United Nations Statistics Division: Demographic Yearbook 2024, technical notes to Table 8, read 23 October 2026 · saved copy (SHA-256 b0d2d6d8ccd6…)
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