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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 . The commune is home to Paranal Observatory and includes the northern portion of Pan de Azúcar National Park.
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- City and Commune
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- Map of Taltal commune in Antofagasta Region
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- Map of Taltal commune in Antofagasta Region
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Article
12 sectionsContents
- Etymology
- History
- Demographics
- Administration
- Tourism
- Notable sites
- Architectural heritage
- Taltal wind farm
- Climate
- See also
- References
- External links
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 . The commune is home to Paranal Observatory and includes the northern portion of Pan de Azúcar National Park.
The commune of Taltal hosts multiple copper mines including Franke, Altamira and Las Luces; all operated and owned by Grupo Minero Las Cenizas.
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