Jalapa Population 2026

Jalapa has a population of 24,037, making it the #25 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Nueva Segovia Department. Roughly 0.3% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 40× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

24,037

Rank in Nicaragua

#25

Coordinates

13.92°N, 86.12°W

~686 m elevation · America/Managua

Distance to capital (Managua)

199 km

124 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Nueva Segovia Department

City	Population	Rank in Nicaragua
Ocotal	33,928	#17

Cities near Jalapa

Ocotal33,928 people · ~50 km away
Somoto20,316 people · ~69 km away
Jinotega55,000 people · ~93 km away
Estelí96,422 people · ~96 km away
Matagalpa109,089 people · ~113 km away
Somotillo15,385 people · ~129 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jalapa?

Jalapa has a population of 24,037 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #25 biggest city in Nicaragua.

What region is Jalapa in?

Jalapa is located in Nueva Segovia Department, Nicaragua.

Is Jalapa the capital of Nicaragua?

No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 199 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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