Quemchi

Quemchi


Quemchi
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 42°09′0″S 73°29′22″W / 42.15000°S 73.48944°W / -42.15000; -73.48944
CountryChile
RegionLos Lagos
ProvinceChiloé
Founded1882
Government
  TypeMunicipality
  AlcaldeLuis Macías Demarchi (ILC)
Area
  Total
440.3 km2 (170.0 sq mi)
Elevation
5 m (16 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
  Total
8,405
  Density19/km2 (49/sq mi)
  Urban
1,665
  Rural
7,024
Sex
  Men4,525
  Women4,164
Time zoneUTC-4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC-3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 65
Websiteweb.archive.org/web/20110119021212/http://www.municipalidadquemchi.cl/

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.

The town is served by Quemchi Airport.