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Smallest Cities in Nicaragua

Top 78 cities ranked by smallest cities

Smallest Cities — Nicaragua

1 Tisma 11 5,182
2 Villa El Carmen 10 5,219
3 Potosí 15 5,222
4 Los Copeles 04 5,406
5 Belén 15 5,415
6 Malpaisillo 08 5,435
8 Santo Domingo 04 5,827
9 La Dalia 12 5,925
10 El Realejo 03 6,208
11 Bonanza 17 6,315
12 Waspán 17 6,403
13 Posoltega 03 6,403
14 Waslala 17 6,498
15 Pearl City 18 6,809
16 Nandasmo 11 6,934
17 La Concepción 11 6,946
18 Wiwilí 13 6,955
19 Dolores 02 7,065
20 Nindirí 11 7,073
21 San Jorge 15 7,158
22 Puerto Morazán 03 7,671
23 Larreynaga 08 7,703
24 Niquinohomo 11 7,732
25 San Juan del Sur 15 7,790
26 Villa Sandino 04 7,799
27 Las Praderas 07 7,836
28 Bocana de Paiwas 18 7,872
29 South End 18 8,011
30 San Lorenzo 01 8,694
31 Telica 08 8,776
32 Diriomo 06 10,113
33 Matiguás 12 10,523
34 Acoyapa 04 10,563
35 Condega 05 11,000
36 El Sauce 08 11,898
37 Ticuantepe 10 13,209
38 Ciudad Darío 12 13,318
39 San Carlos 14 13,451
40 Quilalí 13 13,590
41 Santo Tomás 04 14,809
42 Somotillo 03 15,385
43 Siuna 17 16,056
44 El Crucero 10 16,469
45 Camoapa 01 16,653
46 Río Blanco 12 17,018
47 Corinto 03 19,183
48 Somoto 09 20,316
49 Rama 18 20,456
50 Nandaime 06 20,810
51 Masatepe 11 21,452
52 San Marcos 02 23,347
53 La Paz Centro 08 23,481
54 Jalapa 13 24,037
55 Nagarote 08 26,270
56 Boaco 01 29,046
57 Jinotepe 02 29,507
58 San Rafael del Sur 10 29,836
59 Rivas 15 30,000
60 Chichigalpa 03 33,137
61 Puerto Cabezas 17 33,635
62 Ocotal 13 33,928
63 Diriamba 02 35,008
64 Bluefields 18 44,373
65 Tipitapa 10 50,000
66 Juigalpa 04 50,000
67 Ciudad Sandino 10 50,000
68 Nueva Guinea 18 52,929
69 El Viejo 03 53,504
70 Jinotega 07 55,000
71 Mateare 10 61,234
72 Granada 06 89,409
73 Estelí 05 96,422
74 Matagalpa 12 109,089
75 Chinandega 03 126,387
76 Masaya 11 130,113
77 León 08 144,538
78 Managua 10 973,087

The smallest cities in Nicaragua (with populations above 5,000) offer a different quality of life compared to major metropolitan areas. Tisma has a population of just 5,182. These communities often feature lower costs of living, stronger neighborhood connections, and less congestion.

Small cities can offer significant advantages for residents seeking affordable housing, shorter commutes, and a close-knit community feel. Many serve as regional centers for surrounding rural areas, providing essential services while maintaining a small-town atmosphere.

Despite their smaller size, many of these cities have thriving local economies, good school systems, and access to outdoor recreation. They represent an alternative to the fast-paced lifestyle of major metropolitan areas.

Did You Know?

  • 1. At 5,182 residents, Tisma is smaller than a single large apartment complex in New York City.
  • 2. Small cities (5,000-10,000) make up the majority of incorporated places in the United States.
  • 3. Many of the smallest cities serve as county seats or regional service centers for surrounding rural communities.

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