Castro

CastroCoastal homes in Castro, Chiloé Island, Chile.

Castro, town, southern Chile. It lies 45 miles (72 km) south of the town of Ancud, on the east coast of Chiloé Island.

Castro was founded in 1567 and regrew after being destroyed by an earthquake in 1837. Apart from being a port and agricultural centre (potatoes, wheat, livestock), it also has a timber industry and sawmills. Pop. (2002) 29,148; (2017) municipality, 43,807.

This article was most recently revised and updated by Michael Ray.
Citation Information
Article Title: Castro
Website Name: Encyclopaedia Britannica
Publisher: Encyclopaedia Britannica, Inc.
Date Published: 05 July 2018
Access Date: March 14, 2025