Matagalpa Population 2026

Matagalpa has a population of 109,089, making it the #5 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Matagalpa Department. Roughly 1.5% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 8.9× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.

Location of Matagalpa (capital Managua shown for reference). Boundaries: Natural Earth.

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Population (city proper)

109,089

Rank in Nicaragua

Coordinates

12.93°N, 85.92°W

~689 m elevation · America/Managua

Distance to capital (Managua)

95 km

59 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Matagalpa Department

City	Population	Rank in Nicaragua
Río Blanco	17,018	#33

Cities near Matagalpa

Jinotega55,000 people · ~20 km away
Estelí96,422 people · ~51 km away
Boaco29,046 people · ~58 km away
Camoapa16,653 people · ~75 km away
Río Blanco17,018 people · ~75 km away
Tipitapa50,000 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Matagalpa?

Matagalpa has a population of 109,089 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #5 biggest city in Nicaragua.

What region is Matagalpa in?

Matagalpa is located in Matagalpa Department, Nicaragua.

Is Matagalpa the capital of Nicaragua?

No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 95 km away.

Sources & notes

Population refers to the city proper (municipal boundaries), not the metropolitan area. Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0), retrieved 2026-07-07. Country data: UN World Population Prospects 2024.

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