Where is León?
León is a city in León Department, Nicaragua. Its population is about 144,538 inhabitants. It is located near Managua (76 km) and Tegucigalpa (186 km).
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where is León located?
León is a city in León Department, Nicaragua, located at 12.4353°N, 86.8786°W.
Which country is León in?
León is in Nicaragua.
What is the population of León?
The population of León is approximately 144,538 inhabitants.
What region is León in?
León is located in the León Department region of Nicaragua.
How far is León from Managua?
León is approximately 76 km from Managua, the capital of Nicaragua.
What time zone is León in?
León is in the America/Managua time zone.
What are the coordinates of León?
The geographic coordinates of León are 12.4353°N, 86.8786°W.
What cities are near León?
Cities near León include: Managua, Tegucigalpa, San Miguel, Danli.
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