Jinotega Population 2026

Jinotega has a population of 55,000, making it the #9 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Jinotega Department. Roughly 0.8% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 18× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

55,000

Rank in Nicaragua

Coordinates

13.09°N, 86.00°W

~1,007 m elevation · America/Managua

Distance to capital (Managua)

110 km

68 miles, straight line

Cities near Jinotega

Matagalpa109,089 people · ~20 km away
Estelí96,422 people · ~38 km away
Somoto20,316 people · ~76 km away
Boaco29,046 people · ~78 km away
Ocotal33,928 people · ~79 km away
Río Blanco17,018 people · ~86 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Jinotega?

Jinotega has a population of 55,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #9 biggest city in Nicaragua.

What region is Jinotega in?

Jinotega is located in Jinotega Department, Nicaragua.

Is Jinotega the capital of Nicaragua?

No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 110 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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