Province of Concepción, Chile facts for kids
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Concepción Province
Provincia de Concepción
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Location in the Biobío Region
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| Country | Chile |
| Region | Biobío |
| Capital | Concepción |
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| • Type | Provincial |
| Area | |
| • Total | 3,439.3 km2 (1,327.9 sq mi) |
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 912,889 |
| • Density | 265.429/km2 (687.457/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 879,854 |
| • Rural | 33,035 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 441,953 |
| • Women | 470,936 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 41 |
| Website | Government of Concepción |
The Province of Concepción (which is Provincia de Concepción in Spanish) is an important area in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is one of the four provinces that make up this region. The main city and capital of the province is Concepción. This province is also a big part of the Greater Concepción area, where many people live and work together.
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Understanding the Province of Concepción
Where is Concepción Province Located?
The Province of Concepción is found in the central-south part of Chile. It is located on the Pacific coast, which means it has access to the ocean. This location makes it an important area for trade and travel.
What is a Province?
In Chile, a province is like a large county or district. It's a way to divide a region into smaller parts for easier management. Each province has its own capital city, which is the main center for government and business.
How Many People Live Here?
According to a census from 2002, about 912,889 people lived in the Province of Concepción. Most of these people, around 879,854, live in cities and towns. A smaller number, about 33,035 people, live in rural areas. There are slightly more women than men living in the province.
How Concepción Province is Run
The Role of the Governor
The Province of Concepción is led by a person called a Governor. The Governor is in charge of making sure the province runs smoothly. They work with the different parts of the government to serve the people who live there. The current Governor is Eric Aedo Jeldres.
Communes: Smaller Local Areas
The province is divided into smaller areas called communes. Think of communes as local towns or districts within the province. Each commune has its own local government that handles day-to-day services for its residents.
Here are the 12 communes that make up the Province of Concepción:
