# Talara

> city in Piura, Peru

**Wikidata**: [Q723584](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q723584)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Talara)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/talara

## Summary
Talara is a city in Piura, Peru, located in Talara Province and the Pariñas District. It is classified as a large human settlement with a population of approximately 99,600 as of 2022. The city has a timezone of UTC−05:00 and an elevation of 15 meters above sea level.

## Key Facts
- Located in Piura, Peru, within Talara Province and the Pariñas District.
- Classified as a city with a population of 99,600 (2022 estimate).
- Has a timezone of UTC−05:00 and an elevation of 15 meters above sea level.
- Includes an image from 1945 depicting the city.
- Has a UN/LOCODE of PETYL and a VIAF ID of 129307315.
- Features an organ labeled as "Orgel des Auditorium Maurice Ravel."
- Has a Freebase ID of /m/07w_rk and a Geonames ID of 3691582.
- Includes a locator map image and a Wikipedia title of "Talara."
- Has a BBC Things ID of d941c739-6882-4f91-bd9b-33c009b60cd7.
- Includes a Quora topic and a Yale Lux ID of place/d46aba0c-5ff2-4c3b-bef5-ad98c5bc369a.
- Has a Who's On First ID of 890445029 and a GNS unique feature ID of -364981.
- Includes a category for associated people (Category:People from Talara) and a category for views of the city (Category:Views of Talara).
- Has a Library of Congress Authority ID of no96029119 and a Bibliothèque nationale de France ID of 15544538k.
- Includes a National Library of Israel J9U ID of 987007533546905171 and an Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID of place/Talara.
- Has a different_from property referencing "Talara."
- Includes a sitelink count of 31 and a Wikipedia languages list (ar, arz, ay, az, ceb, de, en, es, fa, fi, fr, it, ja, ka, ko, lt, mdf, mk, nds, pl, pt, qu, ro, ru, simple, sv, tt, uk, vo, war, zh).

## FAQs
- **What is the population of Talara?** The population of Talara is estimated at 99,600 as of 2022, with previous census data showing 91,444 in 2017, 83,743 in 2007, and 82,228 in 1993.
- **Where is Talara located?** Talara is located in Piura, Peru, within Talara Province and the Pariñas District.
- **What is the timezone of Talara?** Talara operates on the UTC−05:00 timezone.
- **What is the elevation of Talara?** Talara has an elevation of 15 meters above sea level.
- **What are the coordinates of Talara?** The coordinates of Talara are latitude -4.5833333333333 and longitude -81.266666666667.
- **What is the UN/LOCODE of Talara?** The UN/LOCODE of Talara is PETYL.
- **What is the VIAF ID of Talara?** The VIAF ID of Talara is 129307315.
- **What is the Freebase ID of Talara?** The Freebase ID of Talara is /m/07w_rk.
- **What is the Geonames ID of Talara?** The Geonames ID of Talara is 3691582.
- **What is the BBC Things ID of Talara?** The BBC Things ID of Talara is d941c739-6882-4f91-bd9b-33c009b60cd7.
- **What is the Yale Lux ID of Talara?** The Yale Lux ID of Talara is place/d46aba0c-5ff2-4c3b-bef5-ad98c5bc369a.

## Why It Matters
Talara serves as a significant urban center in Piura, Peru, with a population of approximately 99,600. Its strategic location within Talara Province and the Pariñas District makes it an important administrative and economic hub. The city's elevation of 15 meters above sea level and timezone of UTC−05:00 contribute to its unique geographical and temporal characteristics. Talara's historical and cultural significance is reflected in its various identifiers, including its UN/LOCODE, VIAF ID, and Geonames ID, which facilitate its recognition and study by researchers and institutions worldwide.

## Notable For
- Being a large human settlement in Piura, Peru.
- Having a population of 99,600 as of 2022.
- Operating on the UTC−05:00 timezone.
- Having an elevation of 15 meters above sea level.
- Including an image from 1945 depicting the city.
- Having a UN/LOCODE of PETYL and a VIAF ID of 129307315.
- Featuring an organ labeled as "Orgel des Auditorium Maurice Ravel."
- Having a Freebase ID of /m/07w_rk and a Geonames ID of 3691582.
- Including a locator map image and a Wikipedia title of "Talara."
- Having a BBC Things ID of d941c739-6882-4f91-bd9b-33c009b60cd7.
- Including a Quora topic and a Yale Lux ID of place/d46aba0c-5ff2-4c3b-bef5-ad98c5bc369a.
- Having a Who's On First ID of 890445029 and a GNS unique feature ID of -364981.
- Including a category for associated people (Category:People from Talara) and a category for views of the city (Category:Views of Talara).
- Having a Library of Congress Authority ID of no96029119 and a Bibliothèque nationale de France ID of 15544538k.
- Including a National Library of Israel J9U ID of 987007533546905171 and an Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID of place/Talara.
- Having a different_from property referencing "Talara."
- Including a sitelink count of 31 and a Wikipedia languages list (ar, arz, ay, az, ceb, de, en, es, fa, fi, fr, it, ja, ka, ko, lt, mdf, mk, nds, pl, pt, qu, ro, ru, simple, sv, tt, uk, vo, war, zh).

## Body
### Location and Geography
Talara is situated in Piura, Peru, within Talara Province and the Pariñas District. The city has coordinates of latitude -4.5833333333333 and longitude -81.266666666667, and an elevation of 15 meters above sea level. It operates on the UTC−05:00 timezone.

### Population and Demographics
The population of Talara is estimated at 99,600 as of 2022. Previous census data shows 91,444 in 2017, 83,743 in 2007, and 82,228 in 1993. The city is classified as a large human settlement.

### Identifiers and References
Talara has a UN/LOCODE of PETYL and a VIAF ID of 129307315. It features an organ labeled as "Orgel des Auditorium Maurice Ravel." The city has a Freebase ID of /m/07w_rk and a Geonames ID of 3691582. It includes a locator map image and a Wikipedia title of "Talara." Talara has a BBC Things ID of d941c739-6882-4f91-bd9b-33c009b60cd7 and a Yale Lux ID of place/d46aba0c-5ff2-4c3b-bef5-ad98c5bc369a. The city has a Who's On First ID of 890445029 and a GNS unique feature ID of -364981.

### Cultural and Historical Significance
Talara includes a category for associated people (Category:People from Talara) and a category for views of the city (Category:Views of Talara). It has a Library of Congress Authority ID of no96029119 and a Bibliothèque nationale de France ID of 15544538k. The city includes a National Library of Israel J9U ID of 987007533546905171 and an Encyclopædia Britannica Online ID of place/Talara. Talara has a different_from property referencing "Talara" and a sitelink count of 31.

### Wikipedia and Language Support
Talara's Wikipedia page is available in multiple languages, including Arabic, Aymara, Azerbaijani, Cebuano, German, English, Spanish, Persian, Finnish, French, Italian, Japanese, Georgian, Korean, Lithuanian, Moksha, Macedonian, Low German, Polish, Portuguese, Quechua, Romanian, Russian, Simple English, Swedish, Tatar, Ukrainian, Volapük, Waray, and Chinese.

### Administrative and Economic Importance
Talara serves as the capital of Talara Province and is located within the Pariñas District. The city's strategic location and population make it an important administrative and economic hub in Piura, Peru.

## References

1. Virtual International Authority File
2. BnF authorities
3. Freebase Data Dumps. 2013
4. [Source](https://www.inei.gob.pe/media/MenuRecursivo/publicaciones_digitales/Est/Lib1541/index.htm)
5. [Source](https://www.citypopulation.de/en/peru/cities/?cityid=3588)
6. GeoNames
7. BBC Things
8. [Source](https://service.unece.org/trade/locode/pe.htm)
9. Quora
10. National Library of Israel Names and Subjects Authority File