León, Spain
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
León is a city in Spain, serving as the capital of the province of León within Castile and León. Founded by Roman legions in the 1st century BC, it became a significant settlement under the Kingdom of Asturias in the 9th century. León is historically known for hosting the 1188 Cortes, considered a precursor to parliamentary systems.
Statistics
Area
39.03 km²
Population
122,866