Guaitecas Postal Codes, Aisén, Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Chile

The postal code for Guaitecas is 6020000 in Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo, Aisén, Chile. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Guaitecas.

Guaitecas on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Guaitecas communes in Chile. The postal codes listed on this page correspond to specific towns, villages, and post offices within this area.

What to Know About Guaitecas

Key Facts

Guaitecas is a commune located in the Aisén Province of Chile's Aysén del General Carlos Ibáñez del Campo Region. Situated in the northern part of the region, Guaitecas encompasses the Guaitecas Archipelago, a group of islands in the Pacific Ocean off Chile's southern coast. This remote commune covers approximately 787 square kilometers of predominantly marine and island territory, with a population of around 1,500 residents who are primarily concentrated in the main settlement of Melinka. As a commune, Guaitecas represents the smallest administrative division in Chile's territorial organization and contains no further sub-divisions below the communal level. The archipelago's geography is characterized by rugged coastlines, dense native forests, and numerous small islands and channels that form part of the Chilean Patagonia archipelago system. The commune's economy revolves around artisanal fishing, aquaculture, and limited tourism, with its isolation presenting both challenges and opportunities for development. For those seeking to access detailed postal code information and location data for properties and addresses within Guaitecas, comprehensive resources are available to facilitate navigation and communication in this distinctive Chilean commune.