Talcahuano
Talcahuano (Spanish pronunciation: [talkaˈwano]) (From Mapudungun Tralkawenu, "Thundering Sky") is a port city and commune in the Biobío Region of Chile. It is part of the Greater Concepción conurbation. Talcahuano is located in the south of the Central Zone of Chile.
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Coat of arms Map of Talcahuano in Biobío Region Talcahuano Location in Chile | |
| Coordinates (city): 36°43′0″S 73°07′19″W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Biobío |
| Province | Concepción |
| Founded | 1764 |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Gastón Saavedra Chandía (Ind.) |
| Area | |
| • City, Port and Commune | 92.3 km2 (35.6 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
| • City, Port and Commune | 150,499 |
| • Density | 1,600/km2 (4,200/sq mi) |
| • Metro | 250,348 |
| • Urban | 248,964 |
| • Rural | 1,384 |
| Demonym | Talcahuian |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 121,778 |
| • Women | 128,570 |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) |
| Area code | 56 + 41 |
| Website | www |
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