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Talca (täl`kä), city (1990 est. pop. 164,500), capital of Maule region, S central Chile, in the central valley of Chile between Santiago and Concepción. Chile's greatest wine-producing area, Talca is also one of its largest manufacturing centers, with distilleries, foundries, a tannery, and factories making matches, shoes, tobacco products, paper, and flour. Founded in 1692, Talca was prominent during colonial times. It was leveled by an earthquake in 1928. At Talca on Feb. 12, 1818, Bernardo O'Higgins O'Higgins, Bernardo (bĕrnär`thō ōē`gēns) ..... Click the link for more information. formally proclaimed Chile's independence. Talca a city in central Chile: scene of the declaration of Chilean independence (1818). Pop.: 206 000 (2005 est.) How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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