Almaden, Queensland facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Almaden Queensland
Railway Hotel at Almaden
Almaden Location in Queensland
Population	41 (2021 census)
• Density	0.0514/km2 (0.133/sq mi)
Postcode(s)	4871
Area	797.6 km2 (308.0 sq mi)
Time zone	AEST (UTC+10:00)
Location	32.4 km (20 mi) SE of Chillagoe 62.8 km (39 mi) SW of Dimbulah 109 km (68 mi) SW of Mareeba 172 km (107 mi) WSW of Cairns 1,799 km (1,118 mi) NNW of Brisbane
LGA(s)	Shire of Mareeba
State electorate(s)	Cook Hill
Federal Division(s)	Kennedy
Localities around Almaden: Chillagoe Chillagoe Chillagoe Crystalbrook Almaden Petford Crystalbrook Barwidgi Barwidgi

Almaden is a small rural town in Queensland, Australia. It is located in the Shire of Mareeba. In 2021, only 41 people lived in the area of Almaden. It's a quiet place, known for its history and its connection to the railway.

Where is Almaden?

Almaden Railway Station

Almaden is on a railway line that goes from Mareeba to Mungana. This line is part of the Tablelands railway line. The Almaden railway station helps people get around. Another railway line, the Etheridge railway line, starts here. It goes towards Forsayth.

Important roads also pass through Almaden. The Burke Developmental Road goes from the east to the north-west. The Ootann Road heads south from the town.

A Look Back in Time

The town of Almaden got its name from a town in Spain. That Spanish town, called Almadén, was famous for its mercury mine. Our Almaden in Queensland has different minerals. These are called tripolite, also known as diatomite.

Schools played a big part in Almaden's history.

• Tate Tin Mines Provisional School opened on 17 October 1894.
• It became Tate Tin Mines State School in 1909.
• This school closed in 1924 but reopened in 1930.
• It closed for good on 31 December 1940.

Almaden Provisional School opened on 6 July 1906. It became Almaden State School in 1909. This school closed on 12 December 1997. The old school building is now a tourist park. Another school, Ootann Provisional School, was open from 1929 to about 1933.

Who Lives in Almaden?

In 2016, the area of Almaden had 71 people living there. By 2021, the population had changed. The number of people living in Almaden was 41.

Schools and Learning

There are no schools directly in Almaden today. The closest primary school is Chillagoe State School. It is in Chillagoe, which is a nearby town. For high school, students can go to Dimbulah State School. This school is in Dimbulah and teaches up to Year 10. For older students (Years 11 and 12), options include learning from home through distance education. Some students might also go to boarding schools.

Fun Things to Do

Almaden is a stop for the Savannahlander train. This special train runs twice a week. It travels between Cairns and Forsayth. Many people enjoy taking this train ride. It is a popular way to see the area.