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O'Higgins Region, Administrative region in central Chile

The O'Higgins Region extends from the Pacific Ocean to the Andes Mountains, encompassing three provinces: Cachapoal, Cardenal Caro, and Colchagua over 16,387 square kilometers.

Named after Bernardo O'Higgins, Chile's first head of state, this region played a central role in the country's independence with the Battle of Rancagua in 1814.

The region maintains strong agricultural traditions through wine production, cattle ranching, and copper mining, particularly at El Teniente, the world's largest underground copper mine.

The regional capital Rancagua connects to Santiago via the Pan-American Highway and serves as a transportation hub for agricultural products and mining resources.

The region's geography allows both salt production at coastal evaporation ponds and winter sports in the Andes, while supporting extensive fruit orchards in its central valley.

Location: Chile

Capital city: Rancagua

Elevation above the sea: 802 m

Shares border with: Valparaíso Region, Maule Región, Santiago Metropolitan Region, Mendoza Province

Website: http://dellibertador.cl

GPS coordinates: -34.37194,-71.12453

Latest update: May 26, 2025 19:47

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