Coquimbo Region
administrative division of Chile
The Coquimbo Region (Spanish: Región de Coquimbo, pronounced [koˈkimbo]) is one of Chile's 16 administrative regions. It is located approximately 400 kilometres (250 mi) north of the national capital, Santiago. The region is bordered by the Atacama Region to the north, the Valparaíso Region to the south, Argentina to the east, and the Pacific Ocean to the west.
The capital and largest city is La Serena. Other significant cities include Coquimbo, a major seaport, and Ovalle, a center for agriculture.
History
From the third century onward, the area was inhabited by the indigenous Molle, Ánimas, and Diaguita peoples, who established various settlements in the valleys stretching from the Andes to the sea and were primarily agricultural communities. Along the coast, a nomadic people later known as the Chango or Camanchaco settled, making their living through fishing.
The region traces its origins to the huamani (or sichi) of Coquimbo. Toward the end of the 15th century, the area was incorporated into the Inca Empire, which conquered and ruled the Diaguita people. The Inca governor established his seat in the Coquimbo Valley, from where he administered the region.
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