Pargua

Pargua is a village in the commune of Calbuco, in Los Lagos Region of Chile. It is located on the northeast side of the Chacao Channel. Pargua is on Route 5 (Ruta 5 Sur) and a ferry connects the village with the village of Chacao, Ancud Comuna at the northern end of Chiloé Island. There are plans to build the Chacao Channel bridge across the channel to replace the ferry.

Pargua
village
Pargua
Location in Chile
Coordinates: 41°47′32″S 73°27′41″W
CountryChile
RegionLos Lagos
ProvinceLlanquihue
CommuneCalbuco
Elevation
4 m (13 ft)
Population
 (2002 Census)
  Total787
Sex
  Men434
  Women353
Time zoneUTC−4 (CLT)
  Summer (DST)UTC−3 (CLST)
Area code56 + 65
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