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As a commune, Concepcion is home to 14.35% of the total population of the region. 1.88% (4,058 persons) is for the rural population and 98.12% (212,003) for the urban population. Moreover, 5.5% of the country's population lives in the Greater Concepción metro area.
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Concepción is a port city with a vibrant music and arts scene, universities and plazas. Learn about its attractions, history and culture from Lonely Planet's experts.
- Will Lees
- Casa del Arte. Building, University. Share. Set on the grounds of the University of Concepción, the House of Art is possibly the most boring exterior on campus but has an interior that is the polar opposite.
- Huáscar. Share. The boat that sunk the famous Esmeralda, in the Battle of Iquique during the War of the Pacific, was captured from the Peruvians, and commissioned into the Chilean navy.
- Concepción Zoo. Zoo. Share. Great fun for the family, or even if you are traveling alone, you can take your own little safari expedition on the South American continent.
- Parque & Museum Pedro del Río Zañartu. Museum. Share. Only those who really want to visit this museum will make it here, as it is not exactly what you would call centrally located, but that is exactly why it is so appealing.
Concepción is a major commercial and industrial centre on the Pacific coast, founded in 1550 by Pedro de Valdivia. It has a university, an episcopal see, and a history of earthquakes and tidal waves.
- The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica
Concepción is Chile's second largest city and a cultural and historical hub on the coast of Southern Chile. Learn about its history, attractions, transportation, and more from this comprehensive travel guide.
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