Stosch Island facts for kids
 Stosch Island
Location in Chile
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| Coordinates | 49°08′S 75°25′W / 49.133°S 75.417°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Pacific ocean |
| Area | 357.3 km2 (138.0 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 219.1 km (136.14 mi) |
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| Region | Magallanes |
| Province | Última Esperanza |
| Commune | Puerto Natales |
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| NGA UFI=-902045 | |
Stosch Island (Spanish: Isla Stosch) is an island located in the southern part of Chile. It is found in the Pacific Ocean, which borders its western shore. This island is part of the Magallanes Region, a beautiful area known for its many islands and channels.
Stosch Island is surrounded by other islands and water bodies. To its east, you will find Angamos Island. To the northwest is Covadonga Island, and to the west are the Carlos Islands. The Ladrillero Channel runs along the eastern side of Stosch Island, and the Golfo Ladrillero (Ladrillero Gulf) is located on its southern shore.
Who Was Stosch Island Named After?
Stosch Island gets its name from a famous person: Albrecht von Stosch. He was a German Admiral. An admiral is a very high-ranking officer in a country's navy. He lived in the 19th century and was an important figure in the German military. Many places around the world are named after important historical figures like him.
Geography and Size
Stosch Island covers an area of about 357.3 square kilometers (about 138 square miles). To give you an idea, that's roughly the size of a medium-sized city. Its coastline stretches for about 219.1 kilometers (about 136 miles). This long coastline means it has many bays, coves, and interesting shorelines.
The island is located in a part of Chile that has many islands and narrow waterways called channels. This region is known for its stunning natural beauty, including fjords and glaciers, which were carved by ice over thousands of years.
See also
- List of islands of Chile
- Magallanes Region
In Spanish: Isla Stosch para niños
