Taltal
City and Commune in Antofagasta, Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Taltal is a Chilean commune and city in Antofagasta Province, Antofagasta Region. According to the 2012 census, the commune has a population of 11,132 and has an area of 20,405.1 km2 (7,878 sq mi).[2] The commune is home to Paranal Observatory and includes the northern portion of Pan de Azúcar National Park.
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Taltal | |
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Coordinates: 25°17′S 69°46′W | |
Country | Chile |
Region | Antofagasta |
Province | Antofagasta |
Established | 12 July 1858 |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Alcalde | Sergio Belmor Orellana Montejo (PRSD) |
Area | |
• Total | 20,405.1 km2 (7,878.5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 2,098 m (6,883 ft) |
Population (2012 Census)[2] | |
• Total | 11,132 |
• Density | 0.55/km2 (1.4/sq mi) |
• Urban | 9,564 |
• Rural | 1,536 |
Sex | |
• Men | 6,182 |
• Women | 4,918 |
Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
Area code | 56 + 55 |
Website | Municipality of Taltal |
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