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León

City in León, Spain

Overview

León is a charming city in northwest Spain, celebrated for its Gothic architecture, rich history, and lively tapas culture. Its walkable center, medieval landmarks, and welcoming atmosphere make it a true gem for visitors. León offers both lively nightlife and tranquil local neighborhoods, catering to all tastes.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction

Spain

Province

León

Population

122,243

Time Zone

Europe/Madrid

Coordinates

42.60°, -5.57°

Key Metrics

Safety Score

Female Safety

LGBTQ+ Safety

Traffic Safety

Food Safety

Monthly Cost

$1,795

Local Cost

$970

Local Income

$1,330

Cashless

English

Temperature

10.8°C

Summer Avg

19.1°C

Winter Avg

3.3°C

Record High

37.6°C

Record Low

-10.6°C

Humidity

73%

Precipitation

547 mm

Internet Speed

227 Mbps

Upload

156 Mbps

Latency

18 ms

City Vibrancy

314

Coworking

Cafes

Nightlife

149

Parks

115

Transport

Walk Score

Footways

—

Airport

LEN

Distance

6 km

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Prices & expenses

Weather & Climate

Temperature & conditions

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Neighborhoods

Mapped

26 neighborhoods sourced from Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap.

Armunia Las Cofradías Las Cofradías is a residential neighborhood with modest apartment blocks and basic local shops. Most streets here are quiet and lack major attractions.Oteruelo de la Valdoncina Oteruelo de la Valdoncina is a small village south of León, mostly residential with local shops and rural surroundings. Quiet streets and limited services define the area.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.

Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 29 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.

OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.

OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.

Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Overture Maps and OpenStreetMap - 26 source-backed neighborhood entities are available for this city. Updated 2026-03-21.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 86/100.