El Viejo Population 2026
El Viejo has a population of 53,504, making it the #10 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Chinandega Department. Roughly 0.8% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.
Population (city proper)
53,504
Rank in Nicaragua
#10
Coordinates
12.66°N, 87.17°W
~49 m elevation · America/Managua
Distance to capital (Managua)
116 km
72 miles, straight line
Other big cities in Chinandega Department
| City | Population | Rank in Nicaragua |
|---|---|---|
| Chinandega | 126,387 | #4 |
| Chichigalpa | 33,137 | #19 |
| Corinto | 19,183 | #32 |
| Somotillo | 15,385 | #37 |
Cities near El Viejo
- Chinandega126,387 people · ~5 km away
- Chichigalpa33,137 people · ~18 km away
- Corinto19,183 people · ~20 km away
- León144,538 people · ~40 km away
- Somotillo15,385 people · ~51 km away
- La Paz Centro23,481 people · ~64 km away
FAQ
What is the population of El Viejo?
El Viejo has a population of 53,504 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #10 biggest city in Nicaragua.
What region is El Viejo in?
El Viejo is located in Chinandega Department, Nicaragua.
Is El Viejo the capital of Nicaragua?
No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 116 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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