Olivar is a commune in

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, located in the O'Higgins Region, 10 km south of

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, and administered by the municipality of Olivar. The main economic activities range from

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and food production, especially

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s for exportation.

Demographics

According to the 2002

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of the

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, Olivar spans an area of and has 12,335 inhabitants (6,244 men and 6,091 women). Of these, 7,898 (64%) lived in

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s and 4,437 (36%) in

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s. The population grew by 8.9% (1,003 persons) between the 1992 and 2002 censuses.

Administration

As a commune, Olivar is a third-level administrative division of Chile administered by a

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, headed by an '' alcalde'' (mayor) who is directly elected every four years. The 2012-2016 mayor is Maria Estrella Montero Carrasco. Within the electoral divisions of Chile, Olivar is represented in the Chamber of Deputies by

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, Coinco, Coltauco, Quinta de Tilcoco and Malloa. The commune is represented in the Senate by Alejandro García-Huidobro (UDI) and Juan Pablo Letelier ( PS) as part of the 9th senatorial constituency (O'Higgins Region).

Notable people

* José Hipólito Salas y Toro (1812-1883), bishop of Concepción.

References

External links

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Municipality of Olivar
{{Authority control Communes of Chile Populated places in Cachapoal Province