León, Guanajuato

Léon is a city in the Mexican state of Guanajuato. About 1,150,000 people live in Léon. This makes it the seventh largest city in Mexico and the largest city in Guanajuato.

City of León
León is located in Mexico
León
León
City of León
City
León de los Aldama
Flag of City of León
Coat of arms of City of León
Motto(s): 
LABOR OMNIA VINCIT
El labor todo lo vence
("Work conquers all")
Coordinates: 21°07′N 101°41′W
CountryMexico
StateGuanajuato
Founded20 January 1576
Government
  MayorVicente Guerrero (PAN)
Area
  Land1,219.67 km2 (470.92 sq mi)
Elevation
1,815 m (5,955 ft)
Population
 (2005)
  City1,137,465
  Urban
1,278,087
  Metro
1,584,337
Time zoneUTC-6 (Central (CST))
Area code+52
Telephone exchange477
Sources:
National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Data Processing[1]

References

  1. INEGI


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