Acuy Island
| Native name: <span class="nickname" ">Isla Acuy | |
|---|---|
 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) |
| Country | |
| 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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