Olivar

Olivar
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish (Parroquia Nuestra Señora del Carmen)


Olivar
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 34°13′59″S 70°52′59″W / 34.233°S 70.883°W / -34.233; -70.883
CountryChile
RegionO'Higgins
ProvinceCachapoal
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeMaria Estrella Montero Carrasco
Area
  Total
44.6 km2 (17.2 sq mi)
Elevation
389 m (1,276 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
13,033
  Density290/km2 (760/sq mi)
  Urban
7,898
  Rural
4,437
Sex
  Men6,244
  Women6,091
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code(+56) 72
WebsiteMunicipality of Olivar

Olivar is a commune in Chile, located in the O'Higgins Region, 10 km south of Rancagua, and administered by the municipality of Olivar. The main economic activities range from agriculture and food production, especially apples for exportation.