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 20405.1 sqkm. The commune is home to Paranal Observatory and includes the northern portion of Pan de Azúcar National Park.
It has been claimed the etymological origin of the name is the Mapuche word Thalthal, which means “night bird.” This would make it one of the northernmost Mapuche toponyms in Chile.
It has been claimed the etymological origin of the name is the Mapuche word Thalthal, which means “night bird.” This would make it one of the northernmost Mapuche toponyms in Chile.
Map - Taltal
Map
Country - Chile
Currency / Language
| ISO | Currency | Symbol | Significant figures |
|---|---|---|---|
| CLP | Chilean peso | $ | 0 |
| CLF | Unidad de Fomento | 4 |
| ISO | Language |
|---|---|
| ES | Spanish language |
