Talara
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| Country | Peru | ||
| Region | Piura | ||
| Province | Talara | ||
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| - Type | Democracy | ||
| - Mayor | José Alfredo Vitonera Infante | ||
| Elevation | 11 m (36 ft) | ||
| Population (2007) | |||
| - Total | 101,674 | ||
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| Time zone | PET (UTC-5) | ||
| - Summer (DST) | PET (UTC-5) | ||
| Website: www.munitalara.gob.pe | |||
Talara is a city in the Talara Province and Piura Region of northwestern Peru. It is a port city on the Pacific Ocean. As of 2005, its population is 103,200.
Due to its oil reserves, and ability to produce aviation fuel, Talara was a major United States air base during World War II. The city still produces 70% of Peruvian petroleum[citation needed]. Talara is also home to a large fishing fleet. Its climate is hot and dry.
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It is served by the Cap. FAP Victor Montes Arias International Airport.
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Talara and some neighbouring cities (Piura and Amotape) served as backdrop for the short novel 'Who Killed Palomino Molero?' by Mario Vargas Llosa
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