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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  • Locality
  • …lies at an elevation of 1,047 metres (3,435 feet)
  • Also known as
    “Humberstone”
    “La Palma”
    “Oficina Humberstone”
    “Oficina Salitrera Humberstone”
    “Santiago Humberstone”

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Pozo Almonte.
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is a city and commune of Chile located in the interior of . is situated 6 km south of Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works.

Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works

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Latitude
-20.20858° or 20° 12′ 31″ south
Longitude
-69.79547° or 69° 47′ 44″ west
Open location code
57FGQ6R3+HR
Open­Street­Map ID
node 2990660536
Open­Street­Map feature
place=­locality
Geo­Names ID
3887458

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In Other Languages

From French to Spanish—“Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works” goes by many names.

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