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El León (Durango)

We have collected many facts about the tiny town of El León, as well as pictures, maps or statistics.

So you will learn about this incredible town of 9 inhabitants of Durango.

The town of El León (Durango) belongs to the municipality of Tamazula. There are 9 inhabitants and it is 809 meters altitude. The Magical Town of Cosalá is 25 minutes away by car (20 km). In the list of the most populated towns of the whole municipality, it is the number #476 of the ranking.

The Mexican authorities declared this village as uninhabited in 2020.

Last Update: 29.05.2024

Do you want to locate the town of El León? You can find it at 74.6 kilometers, in direction Northeast, from the town of Tamazula de Victoria, which has the largest population within the municipality. To enjoy the town of El León through the satelital imagery, in the bottom of the webpage you have an interactive map to know where it is.

#1 Where is El León? How to go? Map

How to get to the town of El León in Durango? Using this map, use the controls to zoom in and out on the village and others in the vicinity to see the direct route, and to be able to plan, for example, hiking activities in El León.

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#2 The population of El León (Durango) is 9 inhabitants

Population data in El León (Durango)

Year	Female Inhabitants	Male inhabitants	Total population
2010			9
2005			13

Evolution of the population in El León: Total   Men   Women PueblosAmerica.com has been offering reliable and updated information about Mexican towns and cities since 2007. All the data we present is sourced from official Mexican government sources and has been validated by multiple academic articles.. Learn more.

#3 Satellite photo of El León

With the satellite map of El León will I be able to look for my location? Yes, access the map, zoom in and see the surroundings of this town and the municipality of Tamazula. You can search free satellite map (2024) of El León.

#4 Hotels and Accommodation near El León

Do you want to stay in El León? We don't have any hotel registered in this town, but you can check in this list of the closest accommodations to El León:

• HOTEL RUIZUEÑO: 18 km away, direction West (14 minutes by car)
• HOTEL REAL DEL CONDE: 18 km away, direction West (14 minutes by car)
• HOTEL QUINTA MINERA: 21 km away, direction West (16 minutes by car)
• HOTEL COLONIAL: 20 km away, direction West (13 minutes by car)

#5 What to do in El León

A weekend in El León and looking for tourist attractions? Tourism in El León and surroundings to find the best destinations.
Mountains in El León for hiking and trails:

• La Tona (1068 meters): 2.1 km walk (34 minutes), heading East.
• La Vainilla (943 meters): 4.7 km walk (70 minutes), heading East.
• Las Minitas (865 meters): 11.6 km walk (218 minutes), heading Southeast.
• Piedra Atravesada (1560 meters): 15.3 km walk (204 minutes), heading Northeast.

Magical Towns to visit when in El León:

• Cosalá (Sinaloa): Don't miss "Capilla de Guadalupe", 25 km, heading West (20 minutes by car)

Are you looking for charming villages in the surroundings of El León?:

• Cananea (9 inhabitants): Located 3 km to the North (4 minutes by car)
• El Higueral (19 inhabitants): Located 4 km to the Southeast (4 minutes by car)
• Las Milpas (32 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Southeast (5 minutes by car)
• Santa Ana (46 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the Northwest (5 minutes by car)
• El Palmar de los Vidales (7 inhabitants): Located 5 km to the South (8 minutes by car)

This information is based on geographical data. Distances may vary depending on terrain, driving style or walking conditions.

#6 Pictures of El León

In order for you to enjoy nature around El León, we have compiled a collection of sightseeing and monument pictures of the town and its surroundings. Access a completely free online image gallery of El León, so you can even use it as a wallpaper to always remember this beautiful town.
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#7 The Postal Code of El León (Durango) is 34595

Are you going to send a letter to El León? Do you have a friend in El León and want to send them a gift through the postal service? The Postal Code of El León consists of the following 5 digits: 34595. If you want to know more about how Post Codes are determined in Mexico, the first two postal digits of El León ("34") correspond to the state code of Durango, and the last three correspond to the people themselves. In Mexico, the same ZIP code can be assigned to several towns.

#8 Vote for El León as the most beautiful town in Mexico

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In the following links you can check the list of the best (and most beautiful) towns in Mexico and the State of Durango, by popular vote:
- The best towns in Mexico
- The most beautiful towns in Durango

#9 Schools in El León

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