| Lago Palena National Reserve | |
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IUCN category IV (habitat/species management area) [1] | |
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| Location | Los Lagos Region,  Chile |
| Area | 493.91 km2 (190.70 sq mi) |
| Designation | Forest reserve, national reserve |
| Designated | 1965 |
| Governing body | Corporación Nacional Forestal (CONAF) |
Lago Palena National Reserve is a national reserve in Los Lagos Region of Chile. [1]
Los Lagos Region is one of Chile's 16 regions, which are first order administrative divisions, and comprises four provinces: Chiloé, Llanquihue, Osorno and Palena. The region contains the country's second largest island, Chiloé, and the second largest lake, Llanquihue. Its capital is Puerto Montt; other important cities include Osorno, Castro, Ancud, and Puerto Varas. The mainland portion of Los Lagos Region south of Reloncaví Sound is considered part of Patagonia.
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