Graneros
Graneros | |
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The Plaza de Armas is the main square in Graneros. | |
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Location of the Graneros commune in O'Higgins Region Graneros Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates (city): 34°03′53″S 70°43′35″W / 34.06472°S 70.72639°W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | O'Higgins Region |
| Province | Cachapoal Province |
| Founded | 1899 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Marcelo Miñañir Matus |
| Area | |
• Total | 112.7 km2 (43.5 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 113 m (371 ft) |
| Population (2024 Census) | |
• Total | 35,938 |
| • Density | 318.9/km2 (825.9/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Granerino |
| Area code | (+56) 72 |
| Website | Official website (in Spanish) |
Graneros is a commune and city in central Chile, located in the O’Higgins Region, Cachapoal Province. It covers an area of 113 km2 and has a population of 35,938 inhabitants (2024 Census), including 17,613 men and 18,325 women. It is situated 74.36 km from Santiago and 11.97 km from Rancagua. Together with the communes of Mostazal and Codegua, Graneros forms part of the Northern Cone area of the O’Higgins Region, serving as its main urban center and a hub for agro-industrial, commercial, and service development.