San Antonio (Chile)
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Coordinates: 33 ° 36 ′ S , 71 ° 37 ′ W
San Antonio on the map of Chile
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| Basic data | |
| Country |
 Chile
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| region | Valparaíso |
| province | San Antonio |
| Residents | 91,350 (2017) |
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| Detailed data | |
| surface | 405 km 2 |
| Population density | 226 inhabitants / km 2 |
| height | 4 m |
San Antonio is a city in the center of Chile, in the Región de Valparaíso , with 91,350 inhabitants (as of 2017).
geography
The port city is about 50 km (as the crow flies) south of Valparaíso directly on the Pacific Ocean . The Maipo River flows into the Pacific nearby .
San Antonio was repeatedly shaken by earthquakes . The city was z. B. on August 16, 1906 in the area of the devastating earthquake of Valparaíso.
climate
The maritime climate is mild with an annual average of around 14 ° C.
history
In 1810, during the Chilean struggle for independence, San Antonio was declared Puerto Mayor (important port). In 1853 it was decided to expand the port further, as the port of Valparaíso was blocked by the Spanish. After Valparaíso was badly destroyed by the Spanish fleet on March 31, 1866, the role of San Antonio became increasingly important.
In 1911 the city received a rail link to Santiago de Chile . From 1910 to 1917, the French Augusto Galtier expanded the port into a major export port.
economy
San Antonio is a very important port for Chile. Large quantities of copper and sulfuric acid from the El Teniente mine are shipped via the port . The port consists of four large terminals.
The city is connected to the inland by excellent road and rail links.
San Antonio is also an important transshipment port for the Argentine city of Mendoza .
Attractions
- the port: The main attraction is certainly the large port area of the city. The Grúa 82 is a historic large steam-powered crane in the harbor that was built by the French between 1910 and 1915. Today it is a national monument.
- There are many small craft shops on the pier that sell their products. Of these, the swordfish sword carvings deserve special mention.
- At the fish market there are many sea lions waiting for a fish head from visitors. For a small amount you can get a bag of it.
- Museo Municipal de Historia Natural: The natural history museum 'Museo Municipal de Historia Natural' shows the flora and marine fauna of the area.
- Beach: between San Antonio and Llolleo there is a 4 km long beach
Image gallery
Historic street scene
Monument of St. Anthony of Padua
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Personalities
- Humberto Andrés Suazo Pontivo (* 1981), football player
See also
Web links
Individual evidence
- ↑ Censo 2017. Retrieved December 1, 2018 (Spanish).