San Marcos Population 2026

San Marcos has a population of 23,347, making it the #27 biggest city in 🇳🇮 Nicaragua, located in Carazo Department. Roughly 0.3% of Nicaragua's population lives here. It is about 42× smaller than Managua, the country's biggest city.

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

Population (city proper)

23,347

Rank in Nicaragua

#27

Coordinates

11.91°N, 86.20°W

~554 m elevation · America/Managua

Distance to capital (Managua)

25 km

16 miles, straight line

Other big cities in Carazo Department

City	Population	Rank in Nicaragua
Diriamba	35,008	#16
Jinotepe	29,507	#22

Cities near San Marcos

Masatepe21,452 people · ~6 km away
Jinotepe29,507 people · ~7 km away
Diriamba35,008 people · ~7 km away
Masaya130,113 people · ~14 km away
El Crucero16,469 people · ~15 km away
Nandaime20,810 people · ~24 km away

FAQ

What is the population of San Marcos?

San Marcos has a population of 23,347 (city proper, latest official figure via GeoNames), making it the #27 biggest city in Nicaragua.

What region is San Marcos in?

San Marcos is located in Carazo Department, Nicaragua.

Is San Marcos the capital of Nicaragua?

No, the capital of Nicaragua is Managua, about 25 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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