Villa Alemana

Villa Alemana (Spanish: German city) is a city in central Chile. It is situated in the Región de Valparaíso. It has 97 320 inhabitants (as of 2005).

Geography and climate

The city is located about 25 km east of Valparaíso Valparaíso and belongs to the agglomeration, a municipal association. The city itself forms the commune Villa Alemana, as well as the city of Peña Blanca is. To the east of the commune are some mountains, of which the Tres Puntes 1032 m is the highest mountain.

The climate is Mediterranean.

History

Before the Spanish colonization of the people of the Picunche lived in the area around the city.

1891 a railway line was built in the area of ​​Villa Alemana. After 1893 a settlement called ' Alto de Villa Alemana ' was formed on the road from Valparaíso after Limache. In the area of the city were especially many German settled. On 8 November 1894, the city was founded, the same year the city was also a train station.

1906, the city was badly damaged by a major earthquake. On March 27, 1908 President Pedro Montt gave the town officially the City rights. On 5 January 1918 the municipality Villa Alemana was formed.

Attractions

Villa Alemana calls himself La Ciudad de Los Molinos, the city of mills that were once used for water supply. The city is crossed by traditional architecture. The Teatro Pompeya 1926 invites to cultural events.

Close to Villa Alemana the Valle Dorado, a 9 -acre wooded area, which invites to excursions is.

Economy

Villa Alemana is a fast growing industrial city.