Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works is an abandoned locality in Pozo Almonte, Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá and has an elevation of 1,042 metres. Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works is situated nearby to the locality Manto Monstruo, as well as near Oficina Buen Retiro.| Tap on a place to explore it |
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Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
Locality
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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.
Pozo Almonte
Town
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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. Pozo Almonte is situated 6 km south of Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works.
Humberstone and Santa Laura Saltpeter Works
- Type: Abandoned locality
- Location: Pozo Almonte, Tamarugal Province, Tarapacá, Chile, South America
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Latitude
-20.20833° or 20° 12′ 30″ southLongitude
-69.79444° or 69° 47′ 40″ westElevation
1,042 metres (3,419 feet)Open location code
57FGQ6R4+M6GeoNames ID
6941961
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