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Chacao
Chacao
Chacao
Region Los Lagos
Province Chiloé
Municipality Ancud
Commune Ancud
Government
 • Type Municipal
Population
 (2002)
 • Total 450
Time zone UTC−04:00 (Chilean Standard)
 • Summer (DST) UTC−03:00 (Chilean Daylight)
Area code(s) Country + town = 56 + 65

Chacao is a small village, also called an aldea in Spanish. It is located on the southern coast of the Chacao Channel. This channel is a narrow waterway that separates Chiloé Island from the mainland of Chile.

Chacao has a very old history. It was first set up by the Spanish in 1567. They called it San Antonio de Chacao. This happened during the time when Spain was exploring and claiming new lands, known as the conquest of Chiloé.

Where is Chacao?

Chacao is found in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. It is part of the Chiloé Province. The village is also within the Ancud municipality and commune. This means it's part of the local government area of Ancud.

History of Chacao

The village of Chacao was founded in 1567. It was established by the Spanish as an "outpost." An outpost was like a small military base or settlement. It helped the Spanish control the area. This was an important time when Spain was taking over the Chiloé Island region.

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