Rancagua

Also known as Santa Cruz de Triana, Rgua

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.

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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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Settlement.image_caption: 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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Settlement.map_alt: Map of Rancagua commune in O'Higgins Region
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Wikidata facts

Population: 231370
Area: 52.90
Elevation: 572
Official website: www.rancagua.cl
Image: Plaza de los Héroes, Rancagua 20241013 04.jpg

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Commons category: Rancagua
Commons gallery: Rancagua
inception: 1743-10-05

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Contents

History
Foundation period
Today
Demographics
Notable people born in Rancagua
Administration
Municipality
Parliamentary representation
Economy
Primary sector
Secondary and tertiary sectors
International relations
Consulates
Culture
Festivals
Transportation
Mining - El Teniente
Climate
Sports
Stadiums and arenas
Twin towns – sister cities
Gallery
See also
References
External links

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.