Concepcion, Chile is the capital city of the province of Concepcion in Chile. It is also a main city of the Bio-Bio region. Concepcion, Chile was the base of a number of famous rock groups which are doing very well in the international world. It is the second largest city in Chile.
Greater Concepcion includes Talcahuano, San Pedro de la Paz, Hualpen, Chiguayante, Penco, Tome, Lota, Coronel and Hualqui along with Concepcion. Greater Concepcion is the 11th largest community in Chile and is also the second largest metropolis of the country.
There are 4 major universities situated in Concepcion. In fact, it is home to the second largest concentration of the total number of Universities in Chile. Today, Concepcion is famous for its 4 traditional universities which are Universidad de Concepcion which was the first private university of Chile, followed by Universidad Catolica de la Santisima Concepcion, Universidad Tecnica Federico Santa Maria and Universidad Del Bio-Bio.
History of Concepcion, Chile
The history of Concepcion dates back to the 1550s, when it was founded by Pedro de Valdivia to the north of the Bio-Bio River. The site is today known as Penco. When Concepcion was discovered, it was known as Concepcion Del Nuevo Extremo. The city was an important military site for Chile.
Concepcion was made the point of entry for the forces of the Spanish Army, when the Vice royalty of Peru tried to conquer Chile. Concepcion politicians and soldiers became a significant political force in the newly-independent country. After Chile go its independence, Concepcion politicians and soldiers became an integral part of its government.
In 1751, after a very powerful earthquake, Concepcion was moved farther away from the sea. The residents of Concepcion were then re-located in Mocha valley. Then previous location where it was first located is called as Penco. The new city of Concepcion became the head city of the Intendancy of Concepcion.
The Intendancy of Concepcion had an Irish man known as Ambrose O’Higgins. The oath of the independence of Chile was taken by his son on January 1818 at the main square of Concepcion. Ever since then the main square has become an important site for the people of Concepcion. Today, it is known as Plaza de la Independencia.
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