Silao de la Victoria, commonly known as Silao, is a city located in the west-central region of the Mexican state of Guanajuato. It serves as the seat of the municipality that shares its name.
The city is recognized as a significant center for both industrial and agricultural activities. According to the 2005 census, Silao had a population of 66,485, ranking it as the seventh-largest city within the state of Guanajuato.