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Chillan Viejo
South America is the fourth largest continent of the Western Hemisphere. It is divided politically into 12 independent countries namely Argentina, Bolivia, Brazil, Chile, Colombia, Ecuador, Guyana, Paraguay, Peru, Suriname, Uruguay, and Venezuela and the overseas department of French Guiana. The continent extends to 7,640 kilometers from Punta Gallinas, Colombia, in the north to Cape Horn, Chile, in the south. At its broadest point, near where it is crossed by the equator, the continent extends to 5,300 kilometers from east to west. South America is connected to North America by the Isthmus of Panama.
Chillan Viejo is a town of Chile, located in the Province of Nuble, VIII Region of the Bio-bio. Its area is 292 squared kilometers and it has a population of 26,172 inhabitants, thus it has a population density of 89.69 inhabitants per squared kilometers. The communal population corresponds to 1.19 percent of the region. Its mayor is Julio San Mart in Chand. The commune of Old Chillan Integra is besides the communes of Chillan, Coihueco, Pinto, San Ignacio, and Yungay, Electoral District. It is situated at 41 degrees north and belongs to 13 Senatorial Circumscription.
The Commune of Old Chillan is located in the continental territory of Chile, is located in the province of Nuble. The city of Chillan is nailed on a tectonic structure of ends the Tertiary Period, in the part of the Longitudinal Valley that is identified with the Level Power station. In 1939, it was ruined by an earthquake where 30,000 people died and ended the totality of the city. Its earthquake was one of strongest of the history of Chile. Presently it dominates the ismicas and modern constructions for over 50 years.
A city known for its historic myths and traditions, scenic beauty, cooperative people and luxurious hotels and cottages, Chillan Viejo is one of the favorite holiday destinations for most of the vacation lovers.
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