Puqueldón

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Puqueldón
Location of the Commune of Puqueldón in Los Lagos Region
Location of the Commune of Puqueldón in Los Lagos Region
Country Chile
Region Los Lagos
Province Chiloé
Government
 - Mayor Nora Barria Ojeda
Area
 - Total 97 km² (37.5 sq mi)
Population (2002)
 - Total 4,125
 - Density 42.52/km² (110.1/sq mi)

Puqueldón is Chilean commune and city in Chiloé Archipelago which is part of Chiloé Province and Los Lagos Region. The commune and city are located in Lemuy Island. Puqueldón was one of the town to receive the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundations scholarship in 2002.

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