Granada Population 2026

Granada has a population of 89,409, making it the #7 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Granada Department. Roughly 1.3% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 11× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

89,409

Rank in Nicaragua

Coordinates

11.93°N, 85.95°W

~62 m elevation · America/Managua

Distance to capital (Managua)

39 km

24 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Granada Department

City	Population	Rank in Nicaragua
Nandaime	20,810	#29

Cities near Granada

Masaya130,113 people · ~16 km away
Masatepe21,452 people · ~21 km away
Nandaime20,810 people · ~22 km away
San Marcos23,347 people · ~27 km away
Jinotepe29,507 people · ~28 km away
Diriamba35,008 people · ~32 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Granada?

Granada has a population of 89,409 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #7 biggest city in Nicaragua.

What region is Granada in?

Granada is located in Granada Department, Nicaragua.

Is Granada the capital of Nicaragua?

No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 39 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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