Colchagua (historical province)

Colchagua
Provincia de Colchagua
Government of Colchagua's headquarters
Government of Colchagua's headquarters
Colchagua Province
Colchagua Province in 1903
Colchagua is located in Chile
Colchagua
Colchagua
Coordinates: 34°41′S 71°09′W / 34.683°S 71.150°W / -34.683; -71.150
Country Chile
CapitalSan Fernando
Comunas15 (See list)
Government
 • TypeProvincial
 • IntendantHernán Rodríguez (1975, final)
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)

Colchagua was a province (region) of Chile between 1826 and 1976. Its capital was located in San Fernando during most of its existence. For some years, Curicó and Rancagua were capitals of Colchagua.