Lemuy Island
| Native name: Isla Lemuy | |
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Church in San Agustín
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| Geography | |
| Coordinates | 42°36′00″S 73°40′01″W / 42.600°S 73.667°WCoordinates: 42°36′00″S 73°40′01″W / 42.600°S 73.667°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Pacific ocean |
| Area | 97 km2 (37 sq mi) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Los Lagos |
| Province | Chiloé |
| Commune | Puqueldón |
| Demographics | |
| Population | 4,125 (2002 Census) |
| Additional information | |
| NGA UFI=-888840 | |
Lemuy Island is an island in Chiloé Archipelago, Chile, off the eastern coast of Chiloé Island.
There are nine villages on the island. On the north coast:
On the south coast:
On the east coast:
In the middle of the island:
As in the rest of the archipelago, the population of Lemuy Island were inspired by a deep religious faith and built 8 churches, each special in its own way. Some, like Ichuac, Aldachildo and Detif are more than 100 years old and have recently been declared World Heritage Sites, along with 15 other Chilote churches. Some have picturesque cemeteries with little shingled mausoleums.
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