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    The origin of Concepción dates back to 1550, when it was founded by Pedro de Valdivia as part of the Spanish Empire, under the name of Concepción de María Purísima del Nuevo Extremo, and was the capital of the Kingdom of Chile between 1565 and 1573, retaining the unofficial position of military capital for the rest of the colonial period.

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    Concepción lies near the mouth of the Biobío River. One of Chile’s largest cities, it was founded in 1550 by Pedro de Valdivia on the site of what is now Penco and was shortly afterward burned twice by Araucanian Indians.

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    What is Concepción known for?
    The Huachipato steel mill (operational since 1950), a petroleum refinery (1966), and the San Vicente chemical complex (established in the early 1970s) were major additions to Concepción’s industries, which include textiles, food processing, woodworking, glassmaking, and brewing. A paper factory and a cotton mill lie on the river shore.

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    What is Concepción Chile known for?
    It is a city rich in culture, history and beauty on the coast of Southern Chile. The commune is home to historical bridges, murals, parks and lagoons, and to important cultural centers such as the Biobío Theater, the House of Art, the Natural History Museum and the University of Concepción Theater.

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    How did Concepción become a capital city?
    During colonial times it developed into a strong, independent power that used its strategic location and proximity to the sea to challenge Santiago for its position as capital city. Between 1858 (when coal was discovered in Lota) and 1940, Concepción and its surroundings became a bustling industrial center (textiles, steel mill, glass factories).

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    Why is Concepción called the 'Chilean capital of rock'?
    Concepción has been described as the "Chilean capital of rock", since numerous bands of this genre have started their careers in the city, such as Los Tres, Los Bunkers, Emociones Clandestinas, Santos Dumont, De Saloon, Machuca and Julius Popper, among others.

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    Concepción, Chile - Wikipedia

    The origin of Concepción dates back to 1550, when it was founded by Pedro de Valdivia as part of the Spanish Empire, under the name of Concepción de María Purísima del Nuevo Extremo, and was the capital of the Kingdom of Chile between 1565 and 1573, retaining the unofficial position of … See more

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    Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción See more

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    History

    Concepción was founded by Don Pedro de Valdivia in 1550 north of the Bío Bío River, at the site which is today known as Penco. At that time it was … See more

    Seismology

    Like most of the Chilean territory, the Concepción region is seismically active, with much of Concepción destroyed by a violent earthquake in 1939. An earthquake in 1953 damaged … See more

    Education

    Concepción is known as "the university city" thanks to the numerous universities within the urban agglomeration, since one of the most … See more

    Transportation

    The city is served by Carriel Sur International Airport in Talcahuano. The metro area's public transportation comprises a number of bus lines that run through several … See more

    Climate

    The climate of Concepción is classified as Köppen: Csb, warm summer mediterranean , with a dry warm summer in February. The cool waters of the Pacific Ocean help to maintain mild temperatures throughout the year. Temperatures rarely exceed 30 °C (86 °F) or fall … See more

    Demographics

    According to data collected in 2002 in the Census of the National Institute of Statistics, the township has an area of 221.6 km (86 sq … See more

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    WEBJul 20, 1998 · Concepción, city, south-central Chile. Concepción lies near the mouth of the Biobío River. One of Chile’s largest cities, it was …

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      Concepción: History of the City and Legends from the area