Fun facts about Concepcion
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Concepción was founded in 1550 and was originally named Concepción de María Purísima del Nuevo Extremo.
Concepcion
Chile
Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción metropolitan area, it is the second largest city in Chile by urban area and one of the three major conurbations in the country.
From the “History” section
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The Universidad de Concepción, founded in 1919, became the first secular private university in Chile.
Concepcion
Chile
Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción metropolitan area, it is the second largest city in Chile by urban area and one of the three major conurbations in the country.
From the “Education” section
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Concepción is known as 'the university city' due to the numerous universities within the urban agglomeration.
Concepcion
Chile
Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción metropolitan area, it is the second largest city in Chile by urban area and one of the three major conurbations in the country.
From the “Education” section
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Concepción has been described as the 'Chilean capital of rock', with many bands starting their careers there.
Concepcion
Chile
Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción metropolitan area, it is the second largest city in Chile by urban area and one of the three major conurbations in the country.
From the “Cultural life” section
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Concepción was one of the host cities of the official 1959 Basketball World Cup, where Chile won the bronze medal.
Concepcion
Chile
Concepción is a city and commune in south-central Chile, and the geographical and demographic core of the Greater Concepción metropolitan area, it is the second largest city in Chile by urban area and one of the three major conurbations in the country.
From the “Sports” section
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