Huar Island | |
Coordinates: | -41.6843°N -72.9512°W |
Archipelago: | Calbuco Archipelago |
Country: | Chile |
Country Admin Divisions Title: | Region |
Country Admin Divisions: | Los Lagos |
Country Admin Divisions Title 1: | Province |
Country Admin Divisions 1: | Llanquihue |
Country Admin Divisions Title 2: | Commune |
Country Admin Divisions 2: | Calbuco |
Population: | ~1200 |
Population As Of: | Censo 2002[1] |
Additional Info: | NGA UFI -883816 |
Huar Island or Guar Island (Spanish; Castilian: Isla Guar|Isla Guar) is an island of Calbuco Archipelago located in the Reloncaví Sound. The island is located about 15km (09miles) northeast of Calbuco and 20km (10miles) south of Puerto Montt. There are 5 settlements in the island and 5 schools: Quetrolauquén, Alfaro, Nalcahue, Chucagua y Colhue. The island was one of the last places of the Chono people.
There is no electricity network on the island, but the 5 schools are connected with Internet.[2]