Puerto Montt
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Nomenclature and Geography
Category: Obec / Město
Summary
Puerto Montt is a port city in southern Chile, situated at the northern end of Reloncaví Sound. Founded in 1853 during German colonization, it became a key gateway to the Chiloé Archipelago. The city's economy experienced growth with Chile's salmon industry, but faced challenges during the late 2000s aquaculture crisis.
Statistics
Area
50.95 km²
Population
169,736