Biobío, Chile · South America
46,091
Population
South America
Continent
Santiago
Timezone
CL
Country Code
Penco (Mapudungun: See (Pen), Water (Ko)), is a Chilean city and commune in Concepción Province, Bío Bío Region on the Bay of Concepción. Founded as the city of Concepción del Nuevo Extremo (lit. 'Beginning of the New Extreme') on February 12, 1550, by Pedro de Valdivia, it is the third oldest city in Chile, after capital Santiago founded first in 1541 and La Serena second in 1544. As there may be confusion between the demonyms of the inhabitants of Concepción and Penco, due to the previous loca...
Coordinates
-36.7407°, -72.9953°
Region/State
Biobío
District
Provincia de Concepción
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Country
Chile
Region
Biobío
Timezone
America/Santiago
Population
46,091
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