Biobío Region

The Biobío Region (Spanish: Región del Biobío [ˌbi.oˈβi.o]) 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.

Biobío Region
Región del Biobío
Region of Chile
Map of Biobío Region
Coordinates: 36°50′S 73°03′W
Country Chile
CapitalConcepción
ProvincesBiobío, Concepción, Arauco
Government
  IntendantJorge Ulloa Aguillón (UDI)
Area
  Total23,890.2 km2 (9,224.1 sq mi)
  Rank10
Lowest elevation
0 m (0 ft)
Population
 (2017 census)
  Total1,557,414
  Rank3
  Density65/km2 (170/sq mi)
GDP (PPP)
  Total$26.428 billion (2014)
  Per capita$12,582 (2014)
ISO 3166 codeCL-BI
HDI (2019)0.826
very high
WebsiteOfficial website (in Spanish)
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