Stosch Island
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| Geography | |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 49°08′S 75°25′W / 49.133°S 75.417°WCoordinates: 49°08′S 75°25′W / 49.133°S 75.417°W |
| Adjacent bodies of water | Pacific ocean |
| Area | 357.3 km2 (138.0 sq mi) |
| Coastline | 219.1 km (136.14 mi) |
| Administration | |
| Region | Magallanes |
| Province | Última Esperanza |
| Commune | Puerto Natales |
| Additional information | |
| NGA UFI=-902045 | |
Stosch Island (Spanish: Isla Stosch) is an island located between the Angamos Island (east) and the Covadonga (northwest) and Carlos Islands (west). The Ladrillero Channel runs at the East side. The Golfo Ladrillero is at the South shore of Stosch Island. At the West shore is the Pacific ocean.
The island is named after German Admiral Albrecht von Stosch.
See also
External links
- Islands of Chile @ United Nations Environment Programme
- World island information @ WorldIslandInfo.com
- South America Island High Points above 1000 meters
- United States Hydrographic Office, South America Pilot (1916)
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