Picarquín

Picarquín, was the site of the 19th World Scout Jamboree, held in December 1998 and January 1999, which brought together 31,000 Scouts and Guides from all over the world.
  • Hamlet with about 220 residents
  • …lies at an elevation of around 540 metres (1,780 feet)
  • …is also known as “Picarquín, Chile”
  • Description: village in Mostazal, Chile

Places in the Area

Nearby places include O’Higgins de Pilay and La Punta.
Village
is a village.
3½ km north of Picarquín
is a town.
3½ km south of Picarquín
is a town.
6 km west of Picarquín
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Latitude
-33.97772° or 33° 58′ 40″ south
Longitude
-70.64574° or 70° 38′ 45″ west
Open location code
47RF29C3+WP
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In Other Languages

From Dutch to Spanish—“Picarquín” goes by many names.

Places with the Same Name

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Localities in the Area

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