Concón
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Coordinates: 32 ° 56 ′ S , 71 ° 31 ′ W
Concón on the map of Chile
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| Basic data | |
| Country | Chile |
| region | Región de Valparaíso |
| City foundation | 1995 |
| Residents | 32,273 |
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| Detailed data | |
| surface | 76 km 2 |
| Population density | 425 inhabitants / km 2 |
| height | 0 m |
| Post Code | 2510000 |
| prefix | +56 32 |
| License Plate | V |
| Time zone | UTC −4 |
| City Presidency | Oscar Sumonte González |
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Concón is a Chilean coastal town and part of the Agglomeration of Valparaísos , V Region . Concón is the self-proclaimed gastronomic capital of the South American Andean state.
geography
The city is located on a bay on the Pacific coast in the central region of Chile. Together with Valparaíso, Viña del Mar and Reñaca, it forms the Valparaísos agglomeration. It extends over a height of 0 to 230 meters.
climate
The climate in Concón is Mediterranean . Due to its mountainous nature near the sea, Chile is characterized by different mesoclimates . The climate in Concón is comparatively cool and windy.
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Average monthly temperatures and rainfall for Viña Del Mar
Source: MSN Weather October 1, 2008
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Viña del Mar is the closest weather station.
history
Conćon was first mentioned by Don Pedro de Valdivia when he began to build a railway line from Santiago to Valparaíso in 1851 . Although the town was mentioned in the original plans, the final route was moved by Quilpué due to the sandy soil in Concón .
On August 21, 1891, the "Battle of Concón" took place, the decisive military battle in the Chilean civil war between supporters of the Congress and supporters of President José Manuel Balmacedas . The outcome of the civil war in Chile marked the end of the presidential system of government in favor of a parliamentary one.
Concón was made a town in 1899, the place previously belonged to the municipality of Limache. In 1927 Concón was incorporated into Viña del Mar as a district, but has been recognized as an independent town again since December 28, 1995 and has its own mayor.
Since the early 20th century, Concón has established itself as a holiday resort mainly for the residents of Santiago.
On December 12, 2006, Chile's former dictator Augusto Pinochet was cremated in Concón in Parque del Mar. His ashes were given to the family for fear of vandalism.
Demographics
According to an undated census by the Chilean Institute for Statistics, Concón has 32,273 inhabitants on 76 km². 15,713 residents are female, 16,560 male. This is 2.1% of the population of the V Region.
Gastronomy and tourism
There are several beaches with different restaurants along the coast. Most of the restaurants in the "gastronomic capital of Chile" serve classic Chilean dishes, especially fish and seafood. The northernmost beach, Playa La Boca, flows into a nature reserve.
There are several parks in the city itself.
Web links
- www.concon.cl Spanish - official website of the city of Concón