Acuy Island
Native name: <span class="nickname" ">Isla Acuy | |
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South east of Chiloé Island: Quellón, Chaullín, Acuy, Tranqui, Coldita, Cailin, Laitec, Queilén | |
Geography | |
Coordinates | 42°55′17″S 73°25′41″W / 42.921411°S 73.428151°WCoordinates: 42°55′17″S 73°25′41″W / 42.921411°S 73.428151°W |
Length | 2 km (1.2 mi) |
Width | 0.5 km (0.31 mi) |
Administration | |
Region | Los Ríos |
Province | Chiloé Province |
Commune | Quinchao |
Demographics | |
Population | 135 |
Additional information | |
NGA UFI=-871214 |
Acuy is a small island southeast of the town of Queilén. Is about 2 km long and 500 m wide at its largest points, and therefore has only a small population.
The population is mainly devoted to fishing and gathering luga.
See also
References
External links
- Islands of Chile @ United Nations Environment Programme
- World island information @ WorldIslandInfo.com
- South America Island High Points above 1000 meters
- United States Hydrographic Office, South America Pilot (1916)
- Geography
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