Biobío Region
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The Biobío Region[5][6][7] (Spanish: Región del Biobío [ˌbi.oˈβi.o])[8] is one of Chile's sixteen regions (first-order administrative divisions). With a population of 1.5 million, thus being the third most populated region in Chile, it is divided into three provinces: Arauco, Biobío and Concepción. The latter contains its capital and largest city, Concepción, a major city and metro area in the country. Los Ángeles, capital of the Biobío Province, is another important city in the region.
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Biobío Region
Región del Biobío | |
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Coordinates: 36°50′S 73°03′W | |
Country | Chile |
Capital | Concepción |
Provinces | Biobío, Concepción, Arauco |
Government | |
• Intendant | Jorge Ulloa Aguillón (UDI) |
Area | |
• Total | 23,890.2 km2 (9,224.1 sq mi) |
• Rank | 10 |
Lowest elevation | 0 m (0 ft) |
Population (2017 census)[2] | |
• Total | 1,557,414 |
• Rank | 3 |
• Density | 65/km2 (170/sq mi) |
GDP (PPP) | |
• Total | $26.428 billion (2014) |
• Per capita | $12,582 (2014) |
ISO 3166 code | CL-BI |
HDI (2019) | 0.826[4] very high |
Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
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