Tacna (; Aymara and Quechua: Taqna), officially San Pedro de Tacna, is a city in southern Peru and the capital of the department of Tacna. Located in the Caplina River valley about north of the border with Chile, it is one of the country's main commercial centers and Peru's tenth most populous city. Known for its strong patriotic identity, Tacna features numerous monuments and place names commemorating Peru's independence and the War of the Pacific. Its inhabitants are known as tacneños.
Tacna is a major city in southern Peru located near the Chilean border that serves as a commercial hub and the capital of the Tacna department. The city is notable for its strong patriotic heritage, with many monuments and landmarks dedicated to Peru's independence and the War of the Pacific.
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==See also== 2001 southern Peru earthquake Tacna Departament Tacna Province Tacna District Tarata Tacna during Chilean administration (1883–1929) Diocese of Tacna y Moquegua
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