León is the most populous city in the state of Guanajuato, Mexico. The city of León is located at 21.12°N, 101.69°W. In 2003 the estimated population was about 1,068,000 people reaching up to 1,235,000 in the Metropolitan Area. Leon, once the second-most populous city in Mexico (now the sixth), was founded in 1576. Today, the city boasts of being "the capital of leather" in Mexico. It produces large quantities of boots, belts, jackets, and other leather accessories to both the individual consumer and bussinesses. Located roughly 4 hours from Mexico City, it is considered the birthplace of Mexican independence from Spain. The webpage of this city is: http://www.leon.gob.mx/

The city was founded on January 20 1576.