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Talcahuano

City in Biobío, Chile

Overview

Talcahuano, situated along Chile's Pacific coast in the Biobío region, is renowned for its maritime heritage, busy port, and fresh seafood. The city offers a mix of coastal scenery, industrial history, and family-oriented neighborhoods with a relaxed lifestyle.

Geographic Context

Jurisdiction
Chile
Region
Biobío
Population
147,831
Time Zone
America/Santiago
Coordinates
-36.72°, -73.12°

Key Metrics

Safety Score
52
Female Safety
50
LGBTQ+ Safety
55
Traffic Safety
56
Food Safety
78
Monthly Cost
$925
Local Cost
$567
Local Income
$625
Cashless
60
English
28
Temperature
13.1°C
Summer Avg
15.7°C
Winter Avg
10.7°C
Record High
26.8°C
Record Low
3.4°C
Humidity
82%
Precipitation
912 mm
Internet Speed
368 Mbps
Upload
235 Mbps
Latency
36 ms
City Vibrancy
35
Coworking
0
Cafes
1
Nightlife
1
Parks
33
Transport
0
Walk Score
0
Footways
Airport
CCP
Distance
7 km

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Data sources

Source-backed data

NASA POWER - Climate normals and monthly weather measurements rendered as city weather metrics. Updated 2026-03-22.
World Air Quality Index - Latest available city-level air quality station measurement. Updated 2025-12-05.
Ookla Open Data - Internet speed aggregates for 2024Q3 from 37 tests. Updated 2025-12-05.
OpenStreetMap - Nearby amenities counted from OpenStreetMap-derived city extracts. Updated 2025-12-06.
OpenStreetMap transport extract - Walkability, footway density, and airport access metrics derived from mapped transport features. Updated 2025-12-05.
Oyster List city price model - City price estimates calibrated from local price surveys and jurisdiction-level cost signals. Updated 2026-01-14.

Estimated data

Oyster List AI-assisted estimates - Safety, lifestyle, income, and practical scores are model-assisted estimates derived from source-backed country and city signals. Confidence 62/100.

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