Concepci�n is a city in Chile, capital of Concepci�n Province and of the B�o B�o Region or Region VIII. Greater Concepci�n (Gran Concepci�n, including Talcahuano, San Pedro de la Paz, Hualp�n, Chiguayante,Penco, Tom�, Lota, Coronel, Hualqui and Concepci�n) is the second-largest conurbation in the country, with 889,725 inhabitants (2002 census). Individually, it is the 11th largest commune in the country, with a population of 212,003
