Description
Almaden is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia.
Almaden is a rural town and locality in the Shire of Mareeba, Queensland, Australia. In the 2016 census the locality of Almaden had a population of 71 people.
History
The town is named after the town of Almadén in Cuidad Real Province, Spain, which is known for its mercury mine. The mineral deposits in Queensland's Almaden are tripolite (diatomite).Tate Tin Mines Provisional School opened on 17 October 1894. On 1 January 1909 it became Tate Tin Mines State School. It closed on 31 Jan 1924 but reopened on 3 February 1930. It closed permanently on 31 December 1940.Almaden Provisional School opened on 6 July 1906. On 1 January 1909 it became Almaden State School. It closed on 12 December 1997.Ootann Provisional School opened on 23 May 1929 and closed circa 1933.In the 2016 census the locality of Almaden had a population of 71 people.
Weather
Things to do
The town is an overnight stop for the Savannahlander which operates twice weekly between Cairns and Forsayth.
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Population: 1 - 100
Time zone: UTC +10:00
Area: 797.525 km2
Elevation: 201 to 500 metres
Town elevation: 498 m
Population number: 71
Local Government Area: Mareeba Shire Council
Attribution
This article contains content imported from the English Wikipedia article on Almaden, Queensland