Aracena Island
Island in Chile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Island in Chile From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Aracena Island (Spanish: Isla Capitán Aracena or Isla Aracena) is an island in the Magallanes Region of Chile. It belongs to the Tierra del Fuego archipelago, and forms part of the Alberto de Agostini National Park.
Native name: Isla Aracena | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 54°10′S 71°20′W |
Area | 1,164 km2 (449 sq mi) |
Coastline | 457 km (284 mi) |
Highest elevation | 1,158 m (3799 ft) |
Highest point | Monte Vernal[1] |
Administration | |
Region | Magallanes Region |
Province | Magallanes Province |
Communes of Chile | Punta Arenas |
Additional information | |
NGA UFI -875166 |
For some 6000 years the coastal areas of Aracena Island have been inhabited by the Alacalufe (or Kawésqar) people. By the early years of the 21st century, the continued presence of the Alacalufe has been put seriously at risk by the actions of non-indigenous people.[citation needed]
The highest point on Aracena Island is Mount Vernal. (The United States Hydrographic Office in South America Pilot (Year 1916, page 316) erroneously located Mount Vernal on the Clarence Island.)
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