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Concepción, Port city in Bio Bio Region, Chile

Concepción extends along the northern bank of the Bio Bio River, connecting the industrial center with universities, plazas, and coastal districts of Chile.

Pedro de Valdivia established the settlement in 1550 as Concepción de María Purísima del Nuevo Extremo, making it a temporary capital of colonial Chile.

The University of Concepción leads the academic landscape with its art museum displaying the extensive mural 'La Presencia de América Latina' by Mexican artists.

The Carriel Sur International Airport provides direct connections to Santiago while the Biotrén railway system links suburban areas to the city center.

This educational center produces numerous Chilean rock bands and hosts the annual Rock en Conce festival, maintaining its position as the country's music capital.

Location: Concepción

Inception: 1550

Founders: Pedro de Valdivia

Elevation above the sea: 12 m

Shares border with: Hualpén, Talcahuano, Chiguayante

Website: http://concepcion.cl

GPS coordinates: -36.82694,-73.05028

Latest update: May 27, 2025 20:16

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