Quemchi
Town and Commune in Los Lagos, Chile / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
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Quemchi is a Chilean town and commune in Los Lagos Region, in Chiloé Province, on the eastern shore of Chiloé Island. It acquired reputation because the famous Chilean writer Francisco Coloane was born near the town.
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Quemchi | |
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Coordinates: 42°09′0″S 73°29′22″W | |
Country | Chile |
Region | Los Lagos |
Province | Chiloé |
Founded | 1882 |
Government | |
• Type | Municipality |
• Alcalde | Luis Macías Demarchi (ILC) |
Area | |
• Total | 440.3 km2 (170.0 sq mi) |
Elevation | 5 m (16 ft) |
Population (2012 Census)[3] | |
• Total | 8,405 |
• Density | 19/km2 (49/sq mi) |
• Urban | 1,665 |
• Rural | 7,024 |
Sex | |
• Men | 4,525 |
• Women | 4,164 |
Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT[4]) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST[5]) |
Area code | 56 + 65 |
Website | web |
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The town is served by Quemchi Airport.