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
 • Density292/km2 (757/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.