Tortel
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| Communal data | |||
| region | Aisen | ||
| province | Captain Prat | ||
| founding | May 28, 1955 | ||
| Residents | 507 (2002) | ||
| - in cities | 0 | ||
| - in the country | 507 | ||
| surface | 19,930.6 km² | ||
| Population density | 0 inhabitants / km² | ||
| Post Code | 6120000 | ||
| prefix | + (56-) 67 | ||
| Time zone | UTC −4 | ||
| Alkalis | Bernardo López Sierra | ||
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| main place | |||
Caleta Tortel on the map of Chile |
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| Surname | Caleta tortel | ||
| status | Aldea | ||
| Residents | 320 (2002) | ||
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Tortel is the southernmost municipality in the Chilean Región de Aisén (Region XI). A total of around 500 people live here.
geography
Caleta Tortel is 462 km southwest of Coyhaique . The climate is due to the southern location already quite polar , winter temperatures drop to -20 ° C.
history
In 1899 the German geographer Hans Steffen explored West Patagonia . The Italian Catholic Father Antonio Ronchi built many small churches in the area over about 30 years.
economy
The place is a bit off the Carretera Austral, which has to use a small ferry connection over the Río Bravo and the Mitchell Fjord. Fishing and tourism play a role.
tourism
The Río Baker and Río Bravo are popular fishing areas. In the northwest lies the Laguna San Rafael National Park with its glaciers . There is also the port of Caleta Tortel, which has a small airport. In the south lies the huge Bernardo O'Higgins National Park .