Fun facts about Valparaiso
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Valparaíso was named after a village in Cuenca Province, Spain, by Juan de Saavedra in 1536.
Valparaiso
Chile
Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.
From the “History” section
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Valparaíso was declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2003 for its unique urban form and historical significance.
Valparaiso
Chile
Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.
From the “Cityscape” section
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As of the 2024 census, 99.4% of Valparaíso's population is urban.
Valparaiso
Chile
Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.
From the “Demographics” section
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The Valparaíso trolleybus system has been in operation since 1952 and included some of the oldest trolleybuses in regular service until 2023.
Valparaiso
Chile
Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.
From the “Transport” section
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Valparaíso's first dock was built in 1810, marking the beginning of its significance as a port.
Valparaiso
Chile
Valparaíso is a major city, commune, seaport, and naval base facility in the Valparaíso Region of Chile. Valparaíso was originally named after Valparaíso de Arriba, in Castile-La Mancha, Spain. With a population of 284,938, it is the 10th-largest commune in Chile.
From the “Economy” section
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