Commune · Cachapoal Province
# Olivar

Olivar is a commune of Chile in Cachapoal Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region. It had an estimated 14,831 people in 2022 on 44 km² (about 335 per km²). 25 named villages and localities are recorded here, and 56 mapped services such as hospitals, banks and schools.
- 14,831 people (2022)
- 44.3 km²
- 56 mapped services
- 496 m typical elevation

## How many people live in Olivar?

Olivar had an estimated 14,831 people in 2022 — 2.1% of Cachapoal Province, 213th of 345 communes. There are 990 women for every 1,000 men (below the Cachapoal Province figure of 1,001). Spread over 44 km², that is about 335 people per km², 60th of 345 communes.

19.3% of people are children under 15 and 12.7% are 65 or older; the median age is about 38 years (it is 37 across Cachapoal Province). For every 100 people of working age (15–64) there are 47 children and older people.
- 0–4 843
- 5–9 988
- 10–14 1,032
- 15–19 1,008
- 20–24 885
- 25–29 1,014
- 30–34 1,089
- 35–39 1,024
- 40–44 1,133
- 45–49 1,113
- 50–54 949
- 55–59 958
- 60–64 913
- 65–69 678
- 70–74 478
- 75–79 322
- 80+ 404

Source: UNFPA and Instituto Nacional de Estadísticas de Chile (INE) via OCHA HDX, population 2022 (COD-PS, CC BY-IGO).

## Where is Olivar?

Olivar lies in Cachapoal Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile. It borders 4 other communes: Coinco, Doñihue, Rancagua and Requínoa. By area it is the 321st largest of 345 communes in Chile. It covers 0.6% of Cachapoal Province. The centre of Olivar is about 86 km in a straight line from Santiago, the capital. It is about 9.5 km from Rancagua, the main town of Cachapoal Province. The centre point is at 34.2157° S, 70.8266° W.

Source: La Biblioteca del Congreso Nacional de Chile (BCN) via OCHA HDX, administrative boundaries (COD-AB, CC BY-IGO).

## Things to see in and around Olivar

OpenStreetMap lists 1 named sights in Olivar: 1 attraction.
- Olivar Kids · attraction

### Nearby, outside Olivar
- Monumento al Huaso Chileno · memorial, Doñihue 3.1 km
- Memorial Chile Michael Joseph Jackson · memorial, Rancagua 4.1 km
- Parque Safari de Rancagua · zoo, Rancagua 4.1 km
- Fundación Requínoa · memorial, Requínoa 7.8 km
- Taller Escultórico José Vicente Gajardo · gallery, Doñihue 8.1 km
- Mural más grande de Chile · attraction, Rancagua 8.4 km
- Parque en el Aire · theme park, Doñihue 8.6 km
- Pasaje Trenova · monument, Rancagua 8.6 km
- Memorial en honor al Libertador Simón Bolívar · memorial, Rancagua 8.8 km
- Museo Regional de Rancagua · museum, Rancagua 9.1 km
- Monumento al Bombero - Germán Ruz Baeza (2011) · memorial, Rancagua 9.2 km
- Centro Español de Rancagua · museum, Rancagua 9.3 km

Source: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

Named attractions, museums, viewpoints, historic sites and natural features mapped in OpenStreetMap. Places of worship are not listed.

## Know before you go: Olivar
- Time zone UTC−3 (summer UTC−4) · America/Santiago
- Currency Peso (CLP)
- Country calling code +56
- Languages Spanish
- Plug types Type C, L · 220 V
- Driving side Right
- Postcode format 7 digits (#######)

### Nearest airports
- Comodoro Arturo Merino Benítez International Airport (SCL) · Santiago 92 km
- Suboficial Ay Santiago Germano Airport (AFA) · San Rafael 226 km

### Nearest railway station

Requínoa (Requínoa), about 7.9 km from the centre.

### Daylight

Days are longest in Dec (about 14.4 hours, sunrise around 06:25) and shortest in Jun (about 9.9 hours, sunrise around 08:46, sunset around 18:39).

Source: GeoNames country and time-zone files (CC BY 4.0); Wikidata (CC0) — plug types, mains voltage, driving side; retrieved 2026-11-03; OurAirports (public domain).

Airports with scheduled passenger flights; straight-line distances. Daylight is calculated for the 15th of each month in local standard time. Check entry and visa rules with official government sources before travelling.

## Villages and localities in Olivar

Open gazetteers list 25 villages, towns and localities in Olivar. The largest with a recorded population: Olivar (2,646). Settlements here lie between about 403 m and 510 m above sea level (median 496 m).
- Calle Angosta
- Camino Largo
- Camino a Termas
- Condominio Camino Real El Olivar
- El Aduar
- El Bajo
- El Encanto
- Gultro
- Guntro
- La Alpargata
- La Hacienda
- La Isla
- La Vara Gruesa
- Lo Conti
- Mirador de Olivar
- Olivar
- Olivar Alto
- Olivar Bajo
- Población Nueva Olivar
- San Juan
- Villa Jesús
- Villa Liquidámbar
- Villa María Estrella
- Villa Olivar Andino
- Yungay

Source: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) — settlements, natural and historic features; © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Geofabrik extract — named settlements.

## Weather in Olivar and the best time to visit

Using the climate of Cachapoal Province, the warmest month is Jan (average 17 °C) and the coolest is Jul (3 °C), after allowing for this place being about 186 m higher than the climate reference point (about 6.5 °C per 1,000 m). About 324 mm of rain falls in a year; the wettest month is Jun (57 mm) and the driest Jan (13 mm). The most comfortable months for a visit are November to April.
- Jan
- Feb
- Mar
- Apr
- May
- Jun
- Jul
- Aug
- Sep
- Oct
- Nov
- Dec
| Month | Average °C | Rain mm |
| Jan | 17 | 13 |
| Feb | 16 | 17 |
| Mar | 14 | 18 |
| Apr | 10 | 19 |
| May | 7 | 46 |
| Jun | 3 | 57 |
| Jul | 3 | 44 |
| Aug | 4 | 43 |
| Sep | 6 | 20 |
| Oct | 9 | 20 |
| Nov | 12 | 14 |
| Dec | 15 | 13 |

Source: NASA POWER climatology, retrieved 2026-10-29.

## Nearest hospital, bank and fuel from Olivar
| Need | Nearest mapped | Distance | |
| Hospital | Centro Comunitario de Rehabilitación · Requínoa | 7.5 km | Map |
| Bank | State Bank · Olivar | 1.2 km | Map |
| ATM | Banco Estado · Olivar | 1.2 km | Map |
| Petrol pump | Combustibles Guzmán · Olivar | 3.5 km | Map |
| Hotel | Centro Los Peumos · Doñihue | 3.9 km | Map |
| Mall | Dunas de Arenas · Olivar | 1.6 km | Map |
| School | Olivar College · Olivar | 0.8 km | Map |
| College | Escuela Republica De Francia Los Lirios · Requínoa | 4.0 km | Map |
| Police station | Tenencia Olivar · Olivar | 1.5 km | Map |

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Straight-line distance from the centre of the division, within 40 km.

## Hospitals, banks and other services in Olivar

Places mapped inside Olivar in open map data, by type.
- Banks 1
- ATMs 1
- Petrol pumps 3
- Shopping malls 2
- Schools 13
- Pharmacies 3
- Restaurants 28
- Police stations 4
- Dental clinics 1

Source: Overture Maps places (CDLA-Permissive-2.0) and © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).

Coverage depends on what has been mapped; contact details are not shown.

## Other communes in Cachapoal Province
- Codegua
- Coinco
- Coltauco
- Doñihue
- Graneros
- Las Cabras
- Machalí
- Malloa
- Mostazal
- Peumo
- Pichidegua
- Quinta de Tilcoco
- Rancagua
- Rengo
- Requínoa
- San Vicente

## Quick answers
- Where is Olivar? In Cachapoal Province, Libertador Bernardo O'Higgins Region, Chile
- What is the population of Olivar? 14,831 (2022 estimate)
- What is the median age in Olivar? About 38 years (2022 estimate)
- What is the population density of Olivar? About 335 people per km²
- What borders Olivar? Coinco, Doñihue, Rancagua and Requínoa
- What is there to see in Olivar? Olivar Kids
- What time zone is Olivar in? UTC−3 (summer UTC−4)
- What currency is used in Olivar? Peso (CLP)
- What language is spoken in Olivar? Spanish (main languages nationally)
- How many villages are in Olivar? 25 named settlements (GeoNames, OpenStreetMap)
- What is the elevation of Olivar? Settlements lie between 403 m and 510 m
- What is the best time to visit Olivar? November to April
- Where is the nearest hospital to Olivar? Centro Comunitario de Rehabilitación, about 7.5 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest bank to Olivar? State Bank, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest ATM to Olivar? Banco Estado, about 1.2 km from the centre
- Where is the nearest petrol pump to Olivar? Combustibles Guzmán, about 3.5 km from the centre
- How many banks are in Olivar? 1 mapped
- How many ATMs are in Olivar? 1 mapped
- How many petrol pumps are in Olivar? 3 mapped
- What is the P-code of Olivar? CL06111 (OCHA common operational dataset)

At a glance
- Type: Commune
- Area: 44.3 km²
- P-code: CL06111
- Province: Cachapoal Province

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Canonical: https://wherepedia.org/chile/libertador-bernardo-o-higgins/cachapoal/olivar/ · Updated 2026-11-03 · Data: national censuses and statistics offices (sources named in each section); © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL); Overture Maps; GeoNames; NASA POWER.