Location: Ancud
Los Lagos Region, Chile
Country: Chile
Region: Los Lagos
Province: Chiloé
Founded as: San Carlos de Chiloé
Founded: 20 August 1768
Government• Type: Municipality
• Alcalde: Soledad Moreno Nuñez (Ind)
Area• Total: 1,252.4 km (483.6 sq mi)
Elevation: 0 m (0 ft)
Population (2012 Census)• Total: 40,819
• Density: 33/km (84/sq mi)
• Urban: 27,292
• Rural: 12,654
Demonym(s): Ancuditian
Sex• Men: 19,793
• Women: 20,153
Time zone: CLT (UTC−4)
• Summer (DST): CLST (UTC−3)
Area code(s): 56 + 65
Website: www.muniancud.cl (in Spanish)
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Ancud (Spanish pronunciation: [aŋˈkuð]) is a city in southern Chile located in the northernmost part of the island and province of Chiloé, in Los Lagos Region. It is the second largest city of Chiloé Archipelago after Castro. The city was established in 1768 to function as the capital of the archipelago and held that position until 1982.
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