Hanga Roa
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Harbor scene in Hanga Roa |
Hanga Roa is the capital and only city of
Easter Island,
Chile, and is located in the southwest of the island. The population is 3,304 (2002 census), which is more than 87 percent of the population of the whole island. The main avenue,
Avenida Policarpo Toro, is the heart of the town. Many stores, hotels, restaurants, and the island's only supermarket and pharmacy are found alongside this road. The island's only museum and
Roman Catholic church, which serves as the spiritual and community center of the populace, are located in the center of town. With the advent of the
internet and the expansion of communication services by the Chilean government, many internet cafes and even an
automated teller machine (ATM) have appeared in recent years. Due to the island's geographical location, this ATM has the honor of being the most isolated machine of its kind in the world.
Hanga Roa's airport,
Mataveri International Airport, is served by
LAN Airlines, Chile's national carrier.
