Puqueldón Postal Codes, Chiloé, Los Lagos Chile

The postal code for Puqueldón is 5760000 in Los Lagos, Chiloé, Chile. The table below lists ZIP codes and postcodes for places within Puqueldón.

Puqueldón on the Map

The map above highlights the geographic boundaries of the Puqueldón 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 Puqueldón

Key Facts

Puqueldón is a commune located on Lemuy Island in the Chiloé Archipelago of the Los Lagos Region in southern Chile. Situated in the central part of Lemuy Island, Puqueldón serves as the island's main administrative center and is positioned approximately 25 kilometers southeast of the city of Castro, the provincial capital of Chiloé. The commune covers an area of approximately 97 square kilometers and has a population of around 4,000 residents, primarily engaged in traditional fishing, aquaculture, and small-scale agriculture. Puqueldón is divided into several smaller localities and villages, including the main settlement of Puqueldón proper, as well as other communities scattered across the island. The commune is known for its rich cultural heritage, including several UNESCO World Heritage wooden churches that exemplify the unique Chilote architectural style. The landscape is characterized by rolling hills, dense native forests, and extensive coastal areas that support the local fishing industry. For those seeking postal code information for the various localities within Puqueldón commune, detailed postal data is available for all its constituent settlements and villages.

Neighboring Regions

* Chonchi

* Queilén

* Dalcahue