Taltal, Chile

Antofagasta · Chile

Taltal is a small city in Antofagasta, Chile with a population of 11,132. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 62°F (17°C).

Population source: Wikidata (dated census and official estimates), GeoNames. Climate: WorldClim 2.1 normals (1970-2000), NASA POWER. Updated August 2026

11,132 Population
49 ft Elevation 15 meters
62°F Avg Temperature 17°C
0.4 in Annual Rain
America / Santiago Timezone

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About Taltal

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 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.

People

Population11,132

Climate

Avg Temp62°F (17°C)
Rain0.4 in/yr
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Population11,132
Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates-25.4071°, -70.4855°
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago
Country🇨🇱 Chile
State / ProvinceAntofagasta
Average Temperature62°F (17°C)
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)
Annual Precipitation0.4 inches (10 mm)
Annual Snowfall0.0 inches (0 cm)

About Taltal

Taltal is a small city in Chile (Antofagasta) with a population of 11,132. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (17°C). Temperatures range from 68°F in January to 56°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 0.4 inches. The timezone is America/Santiago.

Climate in Taltal

Taltal has an average annual temperature of 16.5°C (62°F). The hottest month is Feb (20°C), the coldest is Jul (14.2°C). Average annual precipitation is 54 mm.

Month Avg °C / °F Min / Max °C Rain (mm)
Jan 19.2°C / 67°F 15.6° / 24.3° 5.9
Feb 20°C / 68°F 16.5° / 24.9° 2.5
Mar 19°C / 66°F 15.4° / 23.9° 9.0
Apr 17.4°C / 63°F 14° / 22.6° 3.3
May 16.1°C / 61°F 12.3° / 23.1° 0.2
Jun 15°C / 59°F 10.8° / 22.6° 0.4
Jul 14.2°C / 58°F 10° / 21.7° 2.1
Aug 14.3°C / 58°F 10.3° / 22.4° 0.5
Sep 14.2°C / 58°F 10° / 21.3° 0.2
Oct 15°C / 59°F 10.9° / 20.6° 0.9
Nov 16.3°C / 61°F 12.4° / 21.8° 27.0
Dec 17.8°C / 64°F 13.7° / 23.1° 1.7
Taltal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winters average 68°F in January while summers reach 56°F in July / relatively mild seasonal variation. Annual precipitation totals 0.4 inches (drier than the 38-inch national average). The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet, near sea level.

Temperature

68°F Jan (20°C) 56°F Jul (13°C)
Annual Average62.1°F
15% above Chile avg
January Average68°F (20°C)
July Average56°F (13°C)

Geography

Elevation49 ft (15 m)
Coordinates25.4071°S, 70.4855°W
TimezoneAmerica/Santiago

Precipitation & Snow

Annual Rainfall 0.4"
99% below Chile avg
Snowfall 0.0"
Wettest Month (May) 0.08"
Driest Month (Sep) 0.04"

Air Quality

Earthquake History

485 earthquakes (M2.5+) within 150 km since 1990. Strongest: M6.6. Most recent: M4.1 on Aug 15, 2025.

Jul 11, 1993 34 km ENE of Taltal, Chile M6.6 34 km
Jun 6, 2025 45 km SW of Diego de Almagro, Chile M6.4 137 km
Nov 29, 2000 72 km NW of Taltal, Chile M6.3 72 km
Jul 25, 2016 54 km WNW of Diego de Almagro, Chile M6.1 78 km
Feb 28, 1992 92 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 129 km
May 19, 2012 36 km SSW of Taltal, Chile M5.8 37 km
Jul 30, 1995 84 km SSW of Antofagasta, Chile M5.8 119 km
Jun 21, 1992 62 km WSW of Diego de Almagro, Chile M5.8 123 km
May 11, 1993 54 km N of Taltal, Chile M5.7 54 km
Jan 30, 2019 57 km SSW of Taltal, Chile M5.6 58 km
Oct 31, 1990 52 km SW of Diego de Almagro, Chile M5.6 136 km
Oct 10, 2009 55 km NNW of Taltal, Chile M5.6 56 km
Jul 9, 1999 48 km N of Taltal, Chile M5.6 49 km
Feb 18, 2025 94 km W of Diego de Almagro, Chile M5.6 106 km
Jan 12, 1998 69 km NE of Taltal, Chile M5.6 70 km
Mar 8, 1991 110 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile M5.5 113 km
Apr 10, 2010 Near the coast of Antofagasta, Chile M5.5 35 km
Jun 24, 2016 96 km NE of Diego de Almagro, Chile M5.5 122 km
Dec 17, 2013 11 km SSW of Taltal, Chile M5.5 12 km
Apr 26, 2019 76 km SW of Taltal, Chile M5.5 76 km
Source: USGS (M2.5+, 1990-2025)

Tsunami History

6 tsunamis recorded within 500 km. Highest wave on record: 5.0 m (16 ft).

Year Location Cause Max Wave Deaths Distance
1918 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 5.0 m - 84 km
1936 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 1.0 m 1 112 km
1966 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.4 m 3 24 km
1987 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 1 118 km
1983 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.2 m 5 126 km
1988 NORTHERN CHILE Earthquake 0.1 m - 73 km
Source: NOAA/NCEI Historical Tsunami Database. Sorted by wave height.

Nearby Volcanoes

1 volcano within 200 km. Closest: Bayo Gorbea, Cerro (191 km).

Name Type Elevation Last Eruption Distance
Bayo Gorbea, Cerro Complex 5,413 m (17,759 ft) Unknown 191 km
Source: Smithsonian Institution Global Volcanism Program (GVP). Sorted by distance.

Monthly Weather

Month Avg Temperature Precipitation Summary
January 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in Warmest, Driest
February 68°F (20°C) 0.0 in
March 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in
April 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
May 61°F (16°C) 0.1 in Wettest
June 57°F (14°C) 0.1 in
July 56°F (13°C) 0.1 in Coldest
August 58°F (14°C) 0.1 in
September 59°F (15°C) 0.0 in
October 61°F (16°C) 0.0 in
November 63°F (17°C) 0.0 in
December 66°F (19°C) 0.0 in

Taltal has a seasonal temperature swing of 13°F / from 56°F in July to 68°F in January. Total annual precipitation is 0.4 inches, with May being the wettest month (0.1") and January the driest (0.0").

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Schools in Taltal

6 public schools (OpenStreetMap data).

School Level Enrollment Teachers Student/Teacher
Escuela Victoriano Quinteros - - - -
Colegio Alondra Rojas - - - -
Liceo José Miguel Quiroz - - - -
Liceo Juan Cortes Monroy C - 21 - - - -
Escuela Basica Víctor Hugo Carvajal E - 105 - - - -
Jardín Infantil Caracolito - - - -
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Radio Stations near Taltal

0 stations within ~55 km.

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Museums in Taltal

NameTypeAddressPhoneAnnual Revenue
Museo Augusto Capdeville

Hotels in Taltal

6 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Gali
Hostería Taltal
Hotel Casablanca
Hotel Las Brisas
Hotel Plaza
San Martin Hotel

Restaurants in Taltal

11 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Chiloé
Club Social Taltal
Costa Traviesa
El Mesón del Greko
La Marinera de Trujillo
La Picada
Las Anclas
Las Brisas
Las Salinitas
Nan Chang
Restaurant Las Brasas

Cafes in Taltal

1 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Cafetal

Theatres in Taltal

1 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Ex Teatro Alhambra

Bus Stations in Taltal

1 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Tur Bus

Gas Stations in Taltal

2 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

CL #5517652880
Copec

Banks in Taltal

3 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data

Banco Estado
Caja los Andes
State Bank

Stadiums & Teams in Taltal

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Airports Near Taltal

1 airports within the area.

AirportIATAType
Las Breas AirportTTCMedium Airport

Post Offices in Taltal

1 post offices.

Post OfficeAddress
Chilexpress

Churches & Religious Organizations in Taltal

2 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).

NameAddress
Parroquia Taltal
Templo Evangélico Bautista

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Meteorites
315
Confirmed meteorite landing sites recorded in NASA meteorite catalog
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Meteorites Near Taltal

200 meteorite landings recorded by NASA found near Taltal.

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Los Vientos 028 2012
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Quick Facts

Timezone
America/Santiago
Elevation
30 m (98 ft)
Area
20,405.1 km² (7,876.4 mi²)
Founded
1858
Website
taltal.cl

🇨🇱 About Chile

Capital Santiago
Population 18,729,160
Area 756,950 km²
GDP (USD) $335,518,054,098
GDP per capita $17,067
HDI 0.860
Life expectancy 81.2 years
Internet users 94.5%
Urban population 88.8%
Currency CLP (Peso)
Languages Spanish
Calling code +56
TLD .cl
Driving side right

Public Holidays in Chile

17 public holidays this year

Date Holiday Local Name
Jan 1 New Year's Day Año Nuevo
Apr 3 Good Friday Viernes Santo
Apr 4 Holy Saturday Sábado Santo
May 1 Labour Day Día del Trabajo
May 21 Navy Day Día de las Glorias Navales
Jun 7 Battle of Arica Asalto y Toma del Morro de Arica
Jun 21 National Day of Indigenous Peoples Día Nacional de los Pueblos Indígenas
Jun 29 Saint Peter and Saint Paul San Pedro y San Pablo
Jul 16 Our Lady of Mount Carmel Virgen del Carmen
Aug 15 Assumption of Mary Asunción de la Virgen
Sep 18 National holiday Fiestas Patrias
Sep 19 Army Day Día de las Glorias del Ejército
Oct 12 Columbus Day Día del Descubrimiento de Dos Mundos
Oct 31 Reformation Day Día Nacional de las Iglesias Evangélicas y Protestantes
Nov 1 All Saints Day Día de Todos los Santos
Dec 8 Immaculate Conception Inmaculada Concepción
Dec 25 Christmas Day Navidad / Natividad del Señor

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What is the population of Taltal?

Taltal has a population of 11,132 residents and is located in Chile..

What is the weather like in Taltal?

Taltal enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (17°C). Winter temperatures average 68°F in January, while summers reach an average of 56°F in July. Annual rainfall totals 0.4 inches.

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