León, Nicaragua

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León, Nicaragua

Name

León, Nicaragua

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

Location