The city of Los Ángeles is the capital of the province of Biobío, in the commune of the same name, in Region VIII (the Biobío region), in the center-south of Chile. It is located between the Laja and Biobío rivers. The population is 94,716 inhabitants (census 2002). Chile is divided into thirteen regions, each of which is headed by an intendant (intendente). ... ...

To the north of the city is Salto del Laja (Laja Falls), and roughly 100 kilometers to the east is the 5800 meter high (19,029 ft) Antuco volcano, in the Andes mountain range. Categories: Stub | Waterfalls | Chile ... Note that the geology in this article currently reflects views from the first decade of the 20th century. ...

History

Founded as Santa María de Los Ángeles in 1739 by Manso de Velasco, it was originally a Spanish fort as an outpost in the War of Arauco. It received the title of villa in 1748. The city underwent numerous rebuildings, due to the Spanish military campaigns against the native Mapuche in their efforts to colonize the area. Its geographic location, just to the north of the Biobío river (the border established by the Spaniards), made it a strategic location. Events March 20 - Nadir Shah occupies Delhi in India and sacks the city stealing the jewels of the Peacock Throne, including the Koh-i-Noor September 9 - Stono Rebellion erupts near Charleston September 18 - Treaty of Belgrade signed October 3 - Treaty of Nissa signed October 23 - Great Britain declares war... Events April 24 - A congress assembles at Aix-la-Chapelle with the intent to conclude the struggle known as the War of Austrian Succession - at October 18 - The Treaty of Aix-la-Chapelle is signed to end the war Adam Smith begins to deliver public lectures in Edinburgh Building of... The Mapuche are the pre-Hispanic inhabitants of Central and Southern Chile and Argentina. ...