Juigalpa Population 2026

Juigalpa has a population of 50,000, making it the #13 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Chontales Department. Roughly 0.7% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 19× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

50,000

Rank in Nicaragua

#13

Coordinates

12.11°N, 85.37°W

~105 m elevation · America/Managua

Distance to capital (Managua)

96 km

60 miles, straight line

Cities near Juigalpa

Camoapa16,653 people · ~35 km away
Boaco29,046 people · ~52 km away
Granada89,409 people · ~67 km away
Tipitapa50,000 people · ~80 km away
Masaya130,113 people · ~81 km away
Nandaime20,810 people · ~84 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Juigalpa?

Juigalpa has a population of 50,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #13 biggest city in Nicaragua.

What region is Juigalpa in?

Juigalpa is located in Chontales Department, Nicaragua.

Is Juigalpa the capital of Nicaragua?

No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 96 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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