Talagante

The municipality of Talagante sits at 313 meters elevation in the Chilean Central Valley, 35 kilometers southwest of Santiago Metropolitan Region.

The settlement received its name from Quechua word talacanta, referring to a ruler who governed this valley for the Inca Empire before Spanish arrival.

Municipal initiatives support local programs focused on education, youth development, and community engagement through various sporting events and competitions.

The city provides essential services to its 59,805 residents through the municipal council, with 83.5 percent living in urban areas and 16.5 percent in rural zones.

Agricultural traditions remain central to Talagante's identity, with recent programs supporting peasant families affected by climate change impacts.

Location: Talagante Province

Inception: 1837

Elevation above the sea: 313 m

Website: http://munitalagante.cl

GPS coordinates: -33.66667,-70.93333

Latest update: May 27, 2025 08:54