Quinchao
Quinchao | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates: 42°28′15″S 73°29′30″W / 42.47083°S 73.49167°W | |
| Country | Chile |
| Region | Los Lagos |
| Province | Chiloé |
| Seat | Achao |
| Government | |
| • Type | Municipality |
| • Alcalde | Santiago Torres Águila (ILC) |
| Area | |
• Total | 160.7 km2 (62.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) |
| Population (2012 Census) | |
• Total | 7,965 |
| • Density | 50/km2 (130/sq mi) |
| • Urban | 3,452 |
| • Rural | 5,524 |
| Sex | |
| • Men | 4,417 |
| • Women | 4,559 |
| Time zone | UTC-4 (CLT) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-3 (CLST) |
| Area code | (+56) 65 |
| Website | Municipality of Quinchao |
Quinchao is a Chilean commune located in Chiloé Province, Los Lagos Region. The seat of government lies in the town of Achao on the island.