León is the second-largest city in Nicaragua and the capital of the León Department. Originally founded by the Spanish as Santiago de los Caballeros de León, the municipality's population was estimated to be 213,718 as of 2022. It is a significant city within Nicaragua.
1950: León Population
In 1950, the city of León had a population of 31,000 people.
September 1956: Assassination of President Somoza García
On 21 September 1956, Nicaraguan President Anastasio Somoza García was shot and mortally wounded in León.
1960: Excavation of León Viejo
In 1960, the ruins of the first city named León, known as León Viejo, were excavated.
2000: León Viejo Declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site
In the year 2000, León Viejo was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
2022: León Population
In 2022, the municipality of León had an estimated population of 213,718, making it the second largest city in Nicaragua after Managua.
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