Guaitecas

Guaitecas
Guaitecas
Location in Chile
Coordinates (commune): 43°53′S 73°45′W / 43.883°S 73.750°W / -43.883; -73.750
CountryChile
RegionAysén
ProvinceAysén
Government
 • TypeMunicipality
 • AlcaldeMarcos Silva Miranda (PPD)
Area
 • Total
787.0 km2 (303.9 sq mi)
Elevation
72 m (236 ft)
Population
 (2012 Census)
 • Total
1,473
 • Density1.872/km2 (4.848/sq mi)
 • Urban
1,411
 • Rural
128
Sex
 • Men913
 • Women626
Area code56 + 67
WebsiteMunicipality of Guaitecas

Guaitecas is Chilean commune located in Guaitecas Archipelago which are part of Aysén Province and Region. The administrative centre is Melinka, the only port and town in the wider Chonos Archipelago.