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Leon County


Origin of the Name

Leon County was named after the león, a local variety of yellow wolf.

Leon County

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County Seat Centerville

Established 1846

Population 15,719

Median Age 44.1

Land Area 1073.16 sq mi

Water Area 7.46 sq mi

Total Area 1080.62 sq mi

Percent Rural 100%

Latitude, Longitude 31.2153° N, 95.9833° W