Hualpén

Hualpén (Spanish pronunciation: [walˈpen]) is a Chilean city and commune belonging to Concepción Province and the Biobío Region. It is part of the conurbation of Greater Concepción. The commune spans an area of 53.5 km2 (21 sq mi).

Hualpén
City and Commune
Panorama view of Hualpén, the Amarillo Hill (foreground), ENAP oil refinery, and the Teta Biobío Norte Hill in background.


Hualpén
Location in Chile
Coordinates (alcalde's office): 36°47′18″S 73°05′12″W
CountryChile
RegionBiobío
ProvinceConcepción
Established15 March 2004
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeKatherine Torres Machuca (IND supported by PPD)
Area
  Total53.5 km2 (20.7 sq mi)
Elevation
21 m (69 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total91,773
  Density1,700/km2 (4,400/sq mi)
  Urban
85,928
  Rural
794
Demonym(s)(hualpenino,-a) Hualpén's, Hualpennian, Walpennian
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Postal code
4601645
Area code56 + 41
Websitewww.hualpenciudad.cl (in Spanish)
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