León Municipality

León Municipality extends across central Guanajuato state, encompassing both urban regions and rural territories with varied topographical features spanning over 1,200 square kilometers.

The territory received its initial Spanish settlement in 1576 through an expedition led by Juan Bautista de Orozco, marking the beginning of organized colonization in the region.

The municipality maintains strong connections to leather craftsmanship through numerous workshops and manufacturing facilities that produce shoes and other leather goods throughout the region.

The extensive road network within the municipality connects 1.7 million residents through major highways, local streets, and dedicated bicycle lanes across different communities.

The municipality includes archaeological sites linked to the Chupícuaro culture, revealing evidence of human settlements dating back to the Mesoamerican period.

Location: Guanajuato

Capital city: León de Los Aldama

Elevation above the sea: 2,734 m

Shares border with: Guanajuato Municipality

GPS coordinates: 21.11972,-101.68056

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:29