Rancagua
Sign in to saveRancagua () is a city and commune in central Chile and part of the Rancagua conurbation. It is the capital of the Cachapoal Province and of the O'Higgins Region, located south of the national capital of Santiago.
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Rancagua is a city in central Chile located south of Santiago, serving as the capital of both Cachapoal Province and the O'Higgins Region. It is the main urban center of the Rancagua conurbation, making it an important administrative and regional hub in Chile.
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- From top to bottom and left-right: The monument to Bernardo O'Higgins (left) and the Sagrario Cathedral (right) in the Plaza de los Héroes, view towards the city center from Membrillar street, the Casa patronal del ex fundo El Puente, the Estadio El Teniente, the Provincial Government of Cachapoal, the Rancagua Regional Museum.
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- History
- Foundation period
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- International relations
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- Mining - El Teniente
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- Stadiums and arenas
- Twin towns – sister cities
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Rancagua () is a city and commune in central Chile and part of the Rancagua conurbation. It is the capital of the Cachapoal Province and of the O'Higgins Region, located south of the national capital of Santiago.
It was originally named Santa Cruz de Triana by Spanish colonists. In 2012, its population was 232,211. The main economic activities range from mining, tourism, agriculture, timber, food production and services to minor industrial activities. The city also serves as the administrative and legal center of the region.