Abtao Island

Abtao Island (Isla de Abtao) is part of the Chiloé Archipelago, Chile.

Abtao Island
Native name:
Huapi Abtao
Abtao Island, lower left
Geography
Coordinates41°49′1″S 73°19′27″W
Adjacent toReloncaví Sound, Chacao Channel
Length5.2 km (3.23 mi)
Width.8 km (0.5 mi)
Administration
RegionLos Lagos
ProvinceLlanquihue
CommuneCalbuco
Additional information
NGA UFI -871157

During the Chincha Islands War, the Battle of Abtao took place near the island on 7 February 1866.

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