Pulacayo
The historic industrial site of Pulacayo is located in the Potosí Department of Bolivia. The mining center developed around Huanchaca, the world's second largest silver mine, and was founded in 1833.- Village with about 820 residents
- …lies at an elevation of around 4,310 metres (14,140 feet)
- Description: mining community
- Established: September 16, 1883
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Latitude
-20.38855° or 20° 23′ 19″ south
Longitude
-66.6983° or 66° 41′ 54″ west
Open location code
57FMJ862+HM
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