Lo Abarca, Cartagena

33°31′17.79712″S 71°32′36.83922″W / 33.5216103111°S 71.5435664500°W / -33.5216103111; -71.5435664500

Lo Abarca is a Chilean village, located in Cartagena, about 45 kilometres (28 mi) northwest of Melipilla, Chile. In 1899, it had 393 inhabitants.[1]

It also had a Catholic Parish, constructed in 1873; a registry office; a post office; and a free school.[1]

Every December 8, a religious holiday takes place in Abarca. Abarca is named after former owners of the area.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 Astaburuaga Cienfuegos, Francisco, ed. (1899). "Abarca (1)" . Diccionario Geográfico de la República de Chile (Geographic Dictionary of the Republic of Chile) (in Spanish).


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