Fontanes pit, Alès, Gard, Occitanie, Francei
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Fontanes pit | Colliery (Abandoned) |
| Alès | Arrondissement |
| Gard | Department |
| Occitanie | Region |
| France | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
44° 8' 56'' North , 4° 4' 22'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Locality type:
Colliery (Abandoned) - last checked 2022
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Cendras | 2,155 (2016) | 0.5km |
| Saint-Martin-de-Valgalgues | 4,696 (2016) | 1.8km |
| Alès | 42,410 (2016) | 2.7km |
| Saint-Julien-les-Rosiers | 2,681 (2016) | 4.0km |
| Saint-Privat-des-Vieux | 4,496 (2016) | 4.6km |
Other/historical names associated with this locality:
Puits Fontanes
The Fontanes pit was a former coal mine and was operated by the mining company "Société Anonyme des Houillères de Rochebelle". The mine was commissioned 1874 and shut down in 1985.
The coordinates refer to the approximate location of the mine
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Fontanes pit, Alès, Gard, Occitanie, France