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    Quinchao Island

    Isla Quinchao

    42°26′S 73°34′W

    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.

    Quinchao, Quinchao Island
    Quinchao, Quinchao Island

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    Terrain

    42°26′S 73°34′W

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    Overview

    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. Both islands are part of the Chiloé Archipelago. Quinchao is the third largest island of the archipelago.

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    Nearest islands

    Also in Chiloé Archipelago

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    • Geometry, areas and high points: OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL), Copernicus GLO-30, via Talus.
    • Talus
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