Castro Postal Codes, Chiloé, Los Lagos Chile

The postal code for Castro is 5700000 in Los Lagos, Chiloé, Chile. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Castro.

Castro on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Castro 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 Castro

Key Facts

Castro is a city and commune located on the eastern coast of Chiloé Island in the Los Lagos Region of southern Chile. Serving as the capital of both Chiloé Province and the commune of Castro, this important administrative center is situated approximately 1,200 kilometers south of Santiago. With a population of around 45,000 people spread across its 473 square kilometer area, Castro stands as the third oldest continuously inhabited city in Chile, founded in 1567. The city is administratively divided into numerous smaller localities and neighborhoods that comprise the commune. Castro is renowned for its distinctive palafitos, colorful wooden houses built on stilts along the waterfront, which have become iconic symbols of Chiloé's architectural heritage. The city serves as the commercial and cultural hub for the surrounding communities, featuring the UNESCO World Heritage Site Church of San Francisco with its striking yellow facade and wooden construction. For those seeking detailed location information, postal code data is available for all neighborhoods and localities within the Castro commune.

Neighboring Regions

* Dalcahue

* Chonchi

* Queilén