Pargua facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pargua
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| Country | Chile | |
| Region | Los Lagos | |
| Province | Llanquihue | |
| Commune | Calbuco | |
| Elevation | 4 m (13 ft) | |
| Population
(2002 Census)
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| • Total | 787 | |
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| • Men | 434 | |
| • Women | 353 | |
| Time zone | UTC−4 (CLT) | |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC−3 (CLST) | |
| Area code(s) | 56 + 65 | |
Pargua is a small village located in the Los Lagos Region of Chile. It's part of the Calbuco area. This village sits on the northeast side of the Chacao Channel, which is a narrow stretch of water.
Pargua is an important place because it's on Route 5, a major highway in Chile. From Pargua, a ferry boat connects the mainland to Chiloé Island. This ferry takes people and cars across the channel to the village of Chacao on the island.
There are plans to build a big bridge called the Chacao Channel bridge across the channel. This bridge would connect the mainland directly to Chiloé Island, replacing the ferry service.
Population of Pargua
Pargua has grown quite a bit over the years. In 1992, about 466 people lived there. More than half of them were under 14 years old!
By 2002, the population had increased to 787 people. There were 434 men and 353 women living in Pargua at that time.
See also
In Spanish: Pargua para niños
