Pozo Almonte
Pozo Almonte is a city and commune of Chile located in the interior of Atacama Desert. It has been the capital of Tamarugal Province since this province was established in 2007.| Tap on a place to explore it |
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works.
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works are two former saltpeter refineries located in northern Chile. 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. Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works is situated 5 km northwest of Pozo Almonte.
Pozo Almonte
- Type: Well
- Category: body of water
- Location: Tarapacá, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-20.25° or 20° 15′ southLongitude
-69.78333° or 69° 47′ westElevation
1,035 metres (3,396 feet)Open location code
57FGQ628+2MGeoNames ID
3900029
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