Olivera, Buenos Aires

Olivera is a town located in the Luján Partido in the province of Buenos Aires, Argentina.

Geography

Olivera is located from the city of Buenos Aires.

History

During the Federalization of Buenos Aires, as part of the larger Argentine Civil Wars, Olivera was the site of a battle on June 17, 1880, leading to the deaths of around 3,000. A bridge involved in the battle was declared a cultural site in 2018.

Population

According to INDEC, which collects population data for the country, the town had a population of 1,538 people as of the 2001 census.