Ancud
Sign in to saveAncud () is a city in southern Chile located in the northernmost part of the island and province of Chiloé, in Los Lagos Region. It is the second largest city of Chiloé Archipelago after Castro. The city was established in 1768 to function as the capital of the archipelago and held that position until 1982. Founded as bulwark against foreign powers in colonial times, the city played an important role in the Chilean colonization of Patagonia in the 19th century.
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- Ancud
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- City and Commune
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- Partial view of Ancud
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- Map of Ancud commune in Los Lagos Region
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- Map of Ancud commune in Los Lagos Region
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- Location in Chile
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- Location in Chile
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- city
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- Chile
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- Region
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- Los Lagos
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- Landmarks
- Cathedral
- Colonial fort system
- Gallery
- See also
- References
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Ancud () is a city in southern Chile located in the northernmost part of the island and province of Chiloé, in Los Lagos Region. It is the second largest city of Chiloé Archipelago after Castro. The city was established in 1768 to function as the capital of the archipelago and held that position until 1982. Founded as bulwark against foreign powers in colonial times, the city played an important role in the Chilean colonization of Patagonia in the 19th century.
== Toponymy == There are various interpretations of the origin of its name. One suggestion is that it comes from a Mapudungun expression meaning 'big valley', while others suggest it means 'pot-bellied hills' or 'fertile land'.