León (department)
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León is a department
Departments of Nicaragua
Nicaragua is a unitary republic, and for administrative purposes, it is divided into 15 departments and two self-governing regions based on the Spanish model:-Zelaya Department:...

 in Nicaragua
Nicaragua
Nicaragua is the largest country in the Central American American isthmus, bordered by Honduras to the north and Costa Rica to the south. The country is situated between 11 and 14 degrees north of the Equator in the Northern Hemisphere, which places it entirely within the tropics. The Pacific Ocean...

. It covers an area of 5,107 km² and has a population of 389,600 (2005 census). The capital is the city of León
León, Nicaragua
León is a department in northwestern Nicaragua . It is also the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. It was founded by the Spaniards as Santiago de los Caballeros de León and rivals Granada, Nicaragua, in the number of historic Spanish colonial homes and churches...

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Municipalities

  1. El Jicaral
    El Jicaral
    El Jicaral is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua....

  2. El Sauce
    El Sauce, León
    El Sauce is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua. Located in the foothills of the Segovia Mountains, the population is 30,500 people, the geographic coordinates are 86°32'0" West and 12°53'0" North, and the area is 629.97 km2....

  3. La Paz Centro
    La Paz Centro
    La Paz Centro is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua. The population is approximately 10,000 people. It is located along the highway between Managua and León. The small municipality is known for its small shops and pottery. La Paz Centro is the home of the Asososca Lagoon Natural...

  4. Larreynaga
    Larreynaga
    Larreynaga, primarily known as Malpaisillo, is the second largest municipality in the León department of Nicaragua. The estimated population is 31,000 but it steadily growing at a rate of 2.22% yearly.-History:...

  5. León
    León, Nicaragua
    León is a department in northwestern Nicaragua . It is also the second largest city in Nicaragua, after Managua. It was founded by the Spaniards as Santiago de los Caballeros de León and rivals Granada, Nicaragua, in the number of historic Spanish colonial homes and churches...

  6. Nagarote
    Nagarote
    Nagarote is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua with a population of approximately 32,000 people. The city of Nagarote itself is home to about 18,000 people whilst the rural areas surrounding it are inhabited by about 14,000 people. It is located from Managua.Nagarote formerly had a...

  7. Quezalguaque
  8. San José de Achuapa
    San José de Achuapa
    San José de Achuapa is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua....

  9. Santa Rosa del Peñón
    Santa Rosa del Peñón
    Santa Rosa del Peñón is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua....

  10. Telica
    Telica
    Telica is a municipality in the León department of Nicaragua. It is located just north of the city of León. The population is 8,776.It is the birthplace of former Major League Baseball player Tony Chévez....

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