Linares Province, Agricultural province in Maule Region, Chile
The province spans 10,041 square kilometers across the Chilean Central Valley, characterized by fertile lands between Santiago and Talca.
The provincial capital, Linares city, was established in 1794 by Ambrosio O'Higgins, who named it Villa San Ambrosio de Linares.
The province maintains strong agricultural traditions through its eight communes, producing substantial quantities of rice, wheat, and wine for Chilean markets.
Located 303 kilometers south of Santiago, the province connects to major cities through Route 5 and regular train services from the capital.
The province generates 74 percent of Chile's total rice production, making it the primary rice-growing region in the country.
Location: Maule Región
Capital city: Linares
Elevation above the sea: 157 m
Shares border with: Talca Province, Cauquenes Province, Minas Department, Punilla Province
Website: http://gobernacionlinares.gov.cl
GPS coordinates: -35.83333,-71.58333
Latest update: May 27, 2025 14:03
Estadio Fiscal de Linares
2.6 km
Museo Histórico O'Higginiano
45.9 km
Los Bellotos del Melado National Reserve
43.2 km
Puente ferroviario Maule
32.9 km
Palmilla
14.2 km
Museo O'Higginiano y de Bellas Artes de Talca
45.9 km
Museo de Arte y Artesanía de Linares
2.2 km
Iglesia del Corazón de María, Linares
2.3 km
Edificio de la Intendencia de la Región del Maule
45.9 km
Museo Histórico de Yerbas Buenas
9.6 km
Sector de los Hombres Ilustres
22.6 km
Edificio de los Servicios Públicos de Talca
45.9 km
Iglesia del Apóstol Pedro, Talca
45.7 km
Memorial de Linares
1.9 km
Iglesia del Niño Jesús, Villa Alegre
22.8 km
Huerta del Maule
37.7 km
Puentes carreteros Maule
32.9 km
Parroquia Corazón de María de Linares
2.3 km
Escuelas Concentradas de Talca. Escuela Superior de Niñas Presidente José Manuel Balmaceda y Fernández.
45.8 km
Sector de la Plaza de Armas de Yerbas Buenas
9.5 km
Memorial del Detenido Desaparecido de Parral
40.4 km
Casa colindante a la Casa de la Independencia
45.9 km
Sector de Villa Alegre
22.7 km
Escuelas Concentradas de Talca. Escuela Superior de Hombres Carlos Salinas.
45.8 km
Mercado Central Municipal de Talca
45.8 km
Templo parroquial Niño Jesús de Villa Alegre
22.8 km
Museo Municipal y Casa de la Cultura de Villa Alegre
22.7 km
Iglesia de la Comunidad Apóstol Pedro o del Buen Pastor
45.8 kmReviews
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