Chillán

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Chillán

Total population

164,270

Coordinates-36.61°, -72.10°

Demographic figures from INE Chile. Overview below cites Wikipedia and may reference a different year.

Overview

Chillán is the capital city of Ñuble Region, Diguillín Province, Chile, located about 400 km (249 mi) south of the country's capital, Santiago, near the center of the country. It has been the capital of the new Ñuble Region since 6 September 2015. Within the city is a railway station, an intercity bus terminal named María Teresa, and a regimental military base. The city features a modern, enclosed shopping centre in addition to the Chillán Market, an iconic multi-block, open-air farmers' market and street fair where fruits, vegetables, crafts, clothing and other goods are sold. The nearby mountains, such as in Laguna del Laja National Park and the Nevados de Chillán are popular destinations for skiing, hiking and their hot springs.

Geography

Coordinates & boundaries from the US Census TIGER/Line shapefiles.