Boaco Population 2026

Boaco has a population of 29,046, making it the #23 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Boaco Department. Roughly 0.4% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 34× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

29,046

Rank in Nicaragua

#23

Coordinates

12.47°N, 85.66°W

~335 m elevation · America/Managua

Distance to capital (Managua)

74 km

46 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Boaco Department

City	Population	Rank in Nicaragua
Camoapa	16,653	#34

Cities near Boaco

Camoapa16,653 people · ~19 km away
Juigalpa50,000 people · ~52 km away
Tipitapa50,000 people · ~57 km away
Matagalpa109,089 people · ~58 km away
Granada89,409 people · ~68 km away
Río Blanco17,018 people · ~70 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Boaco?

Boaco has a population of 29,046 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #23 biggest city in Nicaragua.

What region is Boaco in?

Boaco is located in Boaco Department, Nicaragua.

Is Boaco the capital of Nicaragua?

No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 74 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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