Islands in Nicaragua map & data
There are 126 islands mapped in Nicaragua, spread over 11 regions. The most are in North Carribean Coast Autonomous Region (32), Jinotega (Departamento) (24) and South Atlantic Autonomous Region (16). 100% of them carry a name. Well-known examples include isla San Bernardo, Isla La Campana and Isla Paredones.
Islands by region
| Region | Locations | Share |
|---|---|---|
| North Carribean Coast Autonomous Region | 32 | 25% |
| Jinotega (Departamento) | 24 | 19% |
| South Atlantic Autonomous Region | 16 | 13% |
| Chinandega | 14 | 11% |
| Granada | 12 | 9.5% |
| Leon | 11 | 8.7% |
| Rivas | 7 | 5.6% |
| Rio San Juan | 4 | 3.2% |
| Chontales | 3 | 2.4% |
| Matagalpa (Departemento) | 2 | 1.6% |
| Managua | 1 | 0.8% |
Notable islands in Nicaragua
- isla San BernardoRio San Juan · 103 m
- Isla La CampanaChontales
- Isla ParedonesChinandega
- Río WamblánJinotega (Departamento)
- Isla Eden RockGranada
- Roca del DiabloManagua
- Río Grande de La LeonaLeon
- Isla CuchillosMatagalpa (Departemento)
- Border Laguna Tihu TaraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla El EncantoRio San Juan
- Isla La PatillaChontales
- Isla de CorintoChinandega
- Isla El CongoGranada
- Isla El PavónMatagalpa (Departemento)
- Caño AwaskiraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla Los CantoresRio San Juan
- Isla El ClavoChontales
- Isla del Cerro de AserradoresChinandega
- HauloverNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla San RafaelRio San Juan
- Caleta La AlfajillaChinandega
- Isla AuyataraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Estero AtoyaChinandega
- Isla Boom Tara DákuraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla del AmorChinandega
- Isla El VenadoNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Punta San JoséChinandega
- Isla Horse Pruan DákuraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla Kaha Watla DákuraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla KipaNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla KomakolínNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla La ChachalacaNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla Laguna Tihu TaraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla MojolkitaNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla Monte AltoNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla MulukukúNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla Ninatara DákuraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla Salto Lagarto EnterradoNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla SorokíNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
- Isla Sumpiki DákuraNorth Carribean Coast Autonomous Region
What's in this layer
Every island in the layer comes with its name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude. Named islands and islets.
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Frequently asked questions
How many islands are there in Nicaragua?
This layer holds 126 islands in Nicaragua, the most of them in North Carribean Coast Autonomous Region. The data is refreshed every 6 months; this release is from November 2026.
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What information comes with each island?
The name, English name, population (where known), the region it is in, latitude and longitude.
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