Quinchao Island
Island in Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Quinchao Island is an island in Chiloé Province, Chile, off the east coast of Chiloé Island. It includes the communes of Quinchao and Curaco de Vélez. Main towns are Achao and Curaco de Vélez. Quinchao Island is separated from Chiloé Island by Dalcahue Channel in the northwest of the island.
Quick Facts Native name: Isla Quinchao, Geography ...
Native name: Isla Quinchao | |
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Geography | |
Coordinates | 42.483°S 73.483°W / -42.483; -73.483 |
Adjacent to | Pacific Ocean |
Area | 135 km2 (52 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Region | Los Ríos |
Province | Chiloé Province |
Commune | Quinchao, Curaco de Vélez |
Demographics | |
Population | 12,000 |
Additional information | |
NGA UFI -898433 |
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