Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works

Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are two former saltpeter refineries located in northern . They were declared a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2005, as a testament to the historical importance of saltpeter mining in Chile and the culture and social agenda that developed around it in the late 19th century.
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Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pozo Almonte.

Town
Photo: Efim, CC BY-SA 3.0.
is a city and commune of Chile located in the interior of . It has been the capital of since this province was established in 2007. is situated 6 km south of Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works.

Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works

Latitude
-20.20858° or 20° 12′ 31″ south
Longitude
-69.79547° or 69° 47′ 44″ west
Elevation
1,047 metres (3,435 feet)
Open location code
57FGQ6R3+HR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2990660536
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
3887458
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