Los Ángeles is the capital of Bío Bío Province in the Bío Bío Region of center-south Chile. The city is situated between the Laja and Biobío rivers. With a population of 219,441 inhabitants, it serves as the administrative center of its province and commune.
The municipality of Los Ángeles is notable for having the highest absolute rural population of any Chilean municipality, distinguishing it among Chile's urban centers. This characteristic reflects the significant agricultural and rural areas that comprise the commune alongside its urban core.