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Concepción

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Updated Saturday, October 31, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Concepción month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Concepción are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 20–22°C. February is usually the warmest month (average high 22°C), July the coldest (average low 6°C), and June the wettest (about 247 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January21.312.91213.3
February21.613.1512.6
March19.911.82411.0
April16.79.7748.9
May14.58.11237.3
June12.86.92476.0
July12.56.11556.8
August13.16.61467.8
September14.27.1999.5
October15.68.45611.0
November18.010.62712.4
December20.112.01313.3

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People and places shaping Concepción

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Past and future events in Concepción

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Past · documented context

Previously

  1. Foundation of Concepción

    Founded in 1550 by Pedro de Valdivia.

  2. 1835 Earthquake

    An earthquake that damaged Concepción.

  3. 1960 Earthquake

    An earthquake that damaged Concepción.

  4. 2010 Earthquake

    An earthquake that damaged Concepción.

Current public leadership

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People associated with this place

  • Bernabe Concepcion (born 1988)

    Filipino boxer

  • Camila María Concepción (1991–2020)

    American transgender rights activist and television writer

  • César Concepción (1909–1974)

    Puerto Rican musician

  • Concepción Aleixandre (1862–1952)

    Spanish physician

  • Concepcion Anes (1929/1930–2004)

    Gibraltarian politician

Historical figures

  • Pedro de Valdivia

    Spanish conquistador who founded the city of Concepción in 1550.

Local business and employers

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Buildings and landmarks

  • Cerro Caracol

    A hill overlooking Concepción.

  • Bay of Concepción

    Geographical feature associated with Concepción.

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01 · Overview

Concepción, in brief

Concepción

Concepción is a city located in Chile. It serves as part of the Biobio admin1 region.

Geographically, the coordinates for Concepción are latitude -36.82699 and longitude -73.04977. The municipality records a population of 223574 residents. Within the territory, the designated time zone is America/Santiago. The locality operates using the CLP currency and utilizes the es-CL language.

The name Concepción, which translates from Spanish for conception, refers to the Immaculate Conception of Mary, mother of Jesus, according to Roman Catholic Church doctrine. Beyond the Chilean settlement, various other locations share the name, including municipalities, villages, and departments across Argentina, Bolivia, Colombia, Costa Rica, Guatemala, Honduras, Mexico, Nicaragua, Paraguay, Peru, and the Philippines, as well as a ward in Madrid, Spain, and a location in the United States. Furthermore, the geographic scope associated with the name in Chile encompasses the Bay of Concepción, Concepción Province, Greater Concepción, and the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Concepción.

Daily movement throughout the urban area connects residents and visitors across the municipal coordinates. Daily routines align with the America/Santiago time zone while daily transactions utilize the CLP currency.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Concepción

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01 · Q&A

Where is Concepción located and what are its coordinates?

Concepción is situated in Chile at geographic coordinates -36.8270, -73.0498, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Concepción?

Concepción has a recorded population of approximately 223,574 and observes the America/Santiago time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Concepción?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Concepción include ES-CL, with CLP used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

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