Concepción Province

Concepción Province encompasses twelve municipalities across 3,439 square kilometers of territory in southern Chile, with diverse landscapes from coastal areas to inland regions.

The province played a central role during the Chilean War of Independence, with numerous battles against Spanish forces taking place within its boundaries from 1810 to 1818.

The provincial capital maintains strong educational traditions through multiple universities, making it the second most important academic center in Chile after Santiago.

The province contains extensive industrial infrastructure, connecting manufacturing facilities, ports, and commercial areas through a network of modern transportation systems.

The province experienced land displacement during the 2010 earthquake, which measured 8.8 on the Richter scale and permanently altered portions of the coastline.

Location: Biobío Region

Capital city: Concepción

Elevation above the sea: 136 m

Shares border with: Bío Bío province, Arauco Province, Itata Province, Diguillín Province

Website: http://gobernacionconcepcion.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -36.96667,-72.93333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 06:48