Bío Bío province

The Bío Bío province covers 14,987 square kilometers of diverse terrain, from coastal mountains through central valleys to the Andean mountain range.

The province, established in 1875, gained its current boundaries in 1974 and encompasses fourteen communes with Los Angeles as its administrative capital.

The population of 373,981 inhabitants combines urban settlements with rural communities, preserving traditions through agriculture, forestry, and wine production.

The Pan-American Highway crosses through the province, connecting major cities while facilitating transportation of timber, agricultural products, and mineral resources.

The Bío Bío Valley produces distinctive wines from Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, and Sauvignon Blanc grapes in its Mediterranean climate with annual rainfall of 1,275 millimeters.

Location: Biobío Region

Capital city: Los Ángeles

Elevation above the sea: 429 m

Shares border with: Arauco Province, Concepción Province, Malleco Province, Minas Department, Ñorquín Department, Loncopué Department, Picunches Department, Diguillín Province

Website: http://gobernacionbiobio.gov.cl

GPS coordinates: -37.38333,-71.86667

Latest update: May 27, 2025 12:56