Santa María Island, Chile
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For other uses, see Santa Maria Island (disambiguation).
Santa María Island is a sparsely inhabited island located in the Bay of Arauco off the western coast of the Concepción Province of the Biobío Region of Chile. It is administered as part of the city of Coronel on the mainland to its east. Despite its relative isolation, the island has been witness to many important historical events from the colonial period through to the modern age.
Quick Facts Native name: Santa María, Geography ...
Native name: Santa María | |
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Geography | |
Location | East Pacific Ocean |
Coordinates | 37°03′0″S 73°31′0″W |
Total islands | 3 |
Major islands | 1 |
Area | 35 km2 (14 sq mi) |
Administration | |
Chile | |
Regions of Chile | Bío Bío Region |
Communes of Chile | Coronel, Chile |
Largest settlement | Puerto Sur |
Demographics | |
Population | 2200 |
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