Quinchao Island is an island in Chiloé Province, Chile, off the east coast of Chiloé Island. It includes the communes of Quinchao and Curaco de Vélez. Main towns are Achao and Curaco de Vélez. Quinchao Island is separated from Chiloé Island by Dalcahue Channel in the northwest of the island.
Native name: Isla Quinchao | |
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 Church of Quinchao | |
 Islands around Quinchao | |
| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 42°28′59″S 73°28′59″W / 42.483°S 73.483°W |
| Adjacent to | Pacific Ocean |
| Area | 135 km2 (52 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Los Ríos |
| Province | Chiloé Province |
| Commune | Quinchao, Curaco de Vélez |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 12,000 |
| Additional information | |
| NGA UFI -898433 | |
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