Taltal

Taltal


Coat of arms
Map of Taltal commune in Antofagasta Region
Location in Chile
Location in Chile
Taltal
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 25°17′S 69°46′W / 25.283°S 69.767°W / -25.283; -69.767
Country Chile
Region Antofagasta
ProvinceAntofagasta
Established12 July 1858
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeSergio Belmor Orellana Montejo (PRSD)
Area
 • Total20,405.1 km2 (7,878.5 sq mi)
Elevation
2,098 m (6,883 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)[2]
 • Total11,132
 • Density0.55/km2 (1.4/sq mi)
 • Urban
9,564
 • Rural
1,536
Sex
 • Men6,182
 • Women4,918
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
 • Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 55
WebsiteMunicipality of Taltal

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.

  1. ^ "Municipality of Taltal" (in Spanish). Retrieved 4 November 2010.
  2. ^ a b c d "National Statistics Institute" (in Spanish). Retrieved 3 November 2010.

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