Guafo Island
Guafo Island is an island located southwest of Chiloé Island and northwest of Chonos Archipelago, Chile. This location and the prevailing westerly winds bring frequent rainstorms to the island. Ocean currents bring an abundance of fish into this area, making it one of the most productive marine areas in the Southern Pacific Ocean. Because of this, numerous marine vertebrates such as fur seals, sea lions and penguins come to the island to feed and reproduce.
Native name: Isla Guafo | |
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Guafo Island lighthouse | |
Guafo Island, outlying the entrance to the Gulf of Corcovado | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 43.593029°S 74.713481°W |
| Adjacent to | Pacific ocean |
| Area | 202 km2 (78 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Los Lagos |
| Province | Chiloé Province |
| Commune | Quellón |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 4 |
| Additional information | |
| NGA UFI= -883559 | |
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