León, Nicaragua
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
León is Nicaragua's second-largest city, founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de León. It serves as the capital of the León Department and a key industrial and agricultural center. The city's historical significance is marked by its role as a former national capital and home to the UNAN.
Statistics
Area
820.20 km²
Population
213,718