Biobío Province
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 Location in the Biobío Region |
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| Country Region |
 ChileBiobío |
|---|---|
| Capital | Los Ángeles |
| Area | 14,987.9 km2 |
| Population - Total - Density |
353,315 (2002 Census) /km² |
| Communes | See article |
Bio-Bío Province is an inland province in the Biobío Region of southern Chile, bounded on the north, west and south by the provinces of Concepción, Arauco and Malleco respectively, and on the east by Argentina. It has an area of 14,987.9 km² of well-wooded and mountainous country, and exports timber to a large extent. The population is 353,315 according to the census of 2002.
The great trunk railway from Santiago south to Puerto Montt crosses the western part of the province and also connects it with the port of Concepción. The capital, Los Angeles (est. pop.: 7,777 in 1902, 94,716 in 2002) lies 15½ mi (25 km) east of this railway and is connected with it by a branch line.
[edit] History
The Province of Bio-Bío was created on October 13, 1875, as part of the Province of Araucan. In 1887, President José Manuel Balmaceda set aside the Province of Malleco. The province was then named for the Bio-Bio River which flows through it. Currently, the Province of Biobío is divided, into three departments:
| Departamento | Cabecera |
|---|---|
| La Laja | Los Ángeles |
| Mulchén | Mulchén |
| Nacimiento | Nacimiento |
As part of the process of regionalization in the 1970s, the VIII Region of Biobío was created. By Decree #1,213 of 27 of November 4, 1975, the VIII Region comprises the provinces of Biobío, Arauco, Concepción and Ñuble.
[edit] Communes
- Alto Biobío
- Antuco
- Cabrero
- Laja
- Los Ángeles
- Mulchén
- Nacimiento
- Negrete
- Quilaco
- Quilleco
- San Rosendo
- Santa Bárbara
- Tucapel
- Yumbel
[edit] References
Translated from Wikipedia:español article, Provincia de Biobío This article incorporates text from the Encyclopædia Britannica Eleventh Edition, a publication now in the public domain.
