What is leon population?

As an AI language model, my training data only goes up to 2021, here is the latest information I could find:

Leon is the largest city and the capital of the state of Guanajuato in central Mexico. As per the latest estimates from INEGI (National Institute of Statistics, Geography and Informatics) in 2020, Leon has a population of approximately 1.6 million people, making it the fifth most populous metropolitan area in Mexico.

The city has experienced significant population growth over the last few decades with its population almost doubling from 810,000 in 1990 to the current population. The growth has been driven by the economic development in the region, particularly in the manufacturing and business sectors.

Despite the population growth, Leon has a relatively low population density compared to other large Mexican cities, with around 980 inhabitants per square kilometer. However, the city has faced challenges in terms of urbanization and infrastructure development due to the rapid population growth.