Talca

[ tahl-kah ]

/ ˈtɑl kɑ /

noun

a city in central Chile.

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Examples from the Web for talca

The port suffers from a dangerous bar at the mouth of the river, but is connected with Talca by rail and has a considerable trade.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 8|Various
Next to Santiago and Talca it is the largest city in the central valley.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens
We left Talca by the 7.30 train, Mr. Budge, who had business at Curico, accompanying us.
A Voyage in the 'Sunbeam'|Annie Allnut Brassey
Sulphur is found in the volcanic regions of the north, but the principal mines are in the provinces of Talca.
Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 6, Slice 2|Various

It would be larger than Talca if it took in its suburb, Chilln Viejo.
Journeys and Experiences in Argentina, Paraguay, and Chile|Henry Stephens

British Dictionary definitions for talca

Talca

/ (Spanish ˈtalka) /

noun

a city in central Chile: scene of the declaration of Chilean independence (1818). Pop: 206 000 (2005 est)

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