Olmué

Olmué



Olmué
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 32°59′43″S 71°11′08″W / 32.99528°S 71.18556°W / -32.99528; -71.18556
CountryChile
RegionValparaíso
ProvinceSan Antonio
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeJorge Jil Herrera (Ind.)
Area
  Total
231.8 km2 (89.5 sq mi)
Elevation
144 m (472 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
15,611
  Density67/km2 (170/sq mi)
  Urban
10,379
  Rural
3,726
Sex
  Men7,139
  Women6,966
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 33
WebsiteMunicipality of Olmué

Olmué is a Chilean town and commune located in the Marga Marga Province, Valparaíso Region. The commune spans an area of 231.8 km2 (89 sq mi). Olmué is located 42.8 miles northwest of Santiago and 42 kilometers east northeast of Valparaíso.

Olmué is the site of the Olmué Festival, a folk music contest held the 3rd week of January each year.