Coronel

Coronel is a city in Concepción Province stretching along the Arauco Gulf on Chile's Pacific coast. The urban area sits on sandy ground bounded by mountains and thick pine forests.

The city gained prominence after a 1914 naval engagement when German cruisers defeated British forces near the port. This battle became a turning point in regional military history during World War I.

The Mapuche people shaped this territory long before Spanish colonization, and their connection to the land remains visible in the names and traditions found throughout the area today.

The port provides infrastructure for shipping and cargo handling, while the city is laid out with modern streets, shopping districts, and residential neighborhoods. Visitors can navigate easily through clear streets and find various services for their needs.

The city became a center for coal mining and developed into one of Chile's major coal shipping hubs. This mining sector shaped economic life for decades and left its mark on the infrastructure and working-class neighborhoods.

Location: Concepción Province

Inception: 1851

Elevation above the sea: 16 m

Website: http://coronel.cl

GPS coordinates: -37.01647,-73.15620

Latest update: December 6, 2025 22:06