Talca

Also known as San Agustin de Talca, San Agustín de Talca

Talca () is a city and commune in Chile located about south of Santiago, and is the capital of both Talca Province and Maule Region (7th Region of Chile). As of the 2012 census, the city had a population of 201,142.

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Talca is a city in central Chile, located south of the capital Santiago, and serves as the capital of both Talca Province and the Maule Region. With a population of over 201,000 people as of 2012, it is an important administrative center in its region.

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Settlement.official_name: Talca
Settlement.image_skyline: Montaje de Talca.jpg
Settlement.imagesize: 250px
Settlement.image_caption: 1º row: Andes mountains in Talca. 2º row: (left) Town square of Talca, (centre-top) Catholic University of the Maule, (centre-down) Ancient Library of the University of Talca, (right) architectural contrasts. 3º row: Old Intendancy of Maule, statue of Bernardo O'Higgins, BCI Bank. 4º row: 1 Norte street, St. Augustine Cathedral, and 1 Sur street. 5º row: Nocturnal cityscape of Talca.
Settlement.flag_alt: Flag
Settlement.image_shield: Escudo de Talca.svg
Settlement.shield_alt: Coat of arms
Settlement.image_map: Comuna de Talca.svg
Settlement.map_caption: Location of Talca commune in Maule Region
Settlement.map_alt: Location of Talca commune in Maule Region
Settlement.pushpin_map: Chile
Settlement.pushpin_map_narrow: yes
Settlement.pushpin_label_position: bottom
Settlement.pushpin_map_caption: Location in Chile
Settlement.subdivision_type: Region
Settlement.subdivision_name: Maule Region
Settlement.subdivision_type1: Province
Settlement.subdivision_name1: Talca Province

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Wikidata facts

Population: 232131
Area: 49.56
Elevation: 102
Official website: www.talca.cl
Image: Ciudad Talca Chile junto al Volcan Descabezado.jpg
Dialing code: 56-71

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Commons category: Talca
inception: 1742-05-12
Commons gallery: Talca
postal code: 3460000
P12749: Zákányfalu

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Demographics
History
Administration
Economy
Primary sector
Secondary and tertiary sectors
International Relations
Internationalization in Higher Education
Consulates
Geography
Climate
Transportation
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The city is an important economic center, with agricultural (wheat) and manufacturing activities, as well as wine production. It is also the location of the Universidad de Talca and the Catholic University of Maule, among others. The Catholic Church of Talca has held a prominent role in the history of Chile.