Taltal
Taltal | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 25°17′S 69°46′W / 25.283°S 69.767°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) | |
• 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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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). 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.