Lemuy Island Explained

Lemuy Island
Native Name:Isla Lemuy
Coordinates:-42.6°N -73.667°W
Waterbody:Pacific Ocean
Area Km2:97
Country:Chile
Country Admin Divisions Title:Region
Country Admin Divisions:Los Lagos
Country Admin Divisions Title 1:Province
Country Admin Divisions 1:Chiloé
Country Admin Divisions Title 2:Commune
Country Admin Divisions 2:Puqueldón
Population:4,125
Population As Of:2002 Census
Additional Info:NGA UFI=-888840

Lemuy Island is an island in Chiloé Archipelago, Chile, off the eastern coast of Chiloé Island.

There are nine villages on the island.On the north coast:

On the south coast:

On the east coast:

In the middle of the island:

As in the rest of the archipelago, the population of Lemuy Island were inspired by a deep religious faith and built 8 churches, each special in its own way. Some, like Ichuac, Aldachildo and Detif are more than 100 years old and have recently been declared World Heritage Sites, along with 15 other Chilote churches. Some have picturesque cemeteries with little shingled mausoleums.

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Notes and References

  1. Juan Mancilla Pérez: Pueblos de Chiloé, p. 52. Castro 2008
  2. Juan Mancilla Pérez: Pueblos de Chiloé, p. 53. Castro 2008