Rivas Population 2026

Rivas has a population of 30,000, making it the #20 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Rivas Department. Roughly 0.4% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 32× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

30,000

Rank in Nicaragua

#20

Coordinates

11.44°N, 85.83°W

~69 m elevation · America/Managua

Distance to capital (Managua)

90 km

56 miles, straight line

Cities near Rivas

Nandaime20,810 people · ~43 km away
Granada89,409 people · ~56 km away
Jinotepe29,507 people · ~61 km away
Masatepe21,452 people · ~63 km away
Diriamba35,008 people · ~65 km away
Masaya130,113 people · ~66 km away

FAQ

What is the population of Rivas?

Rivas has a population of 30,000 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #20 biggest city in Nicaragua.

What region is Rivas in?

Rivas is located in Rivas Department, Nicaragua.

Is Rivas the capital of Nicaragua?

No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 90 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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