| León | |
| Departamento de León | |
| Department | |
| Country | Nicaragua |
|---|---|
| Capital | León |
| Area | 5,107 km2 (1,972 sq mi) |
| Population | 389,600 (2005) |
| ISO 3166-2 | NI-LE |
León (Spanish pronunciation: [leˈon]) is a department in Nicaragua. It covers an area of 5,107 km² and has a population of 389,600 (2005 census). The capital is the city of León.
Coordinates: 12°26′N 86°53′W / 12.433°N 86.883°W