Tharsis, Huelva facts for kids
This page is about the village in Spain. For the volcanic plateau in Mars, see Tharsis.
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Tharsis
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Wind turbines in Tharsis
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 Tharsis, Huelva
Location in Spain
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| Country | Spain | ||
| Region | Andalusia | ||
| Province | Huelva | ||
| Comarca | Andévalo | ||
| Municipality | Alosno | ||
| Population
(2013)
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| • Total | 1,840 | ||
| Demonym(s) | Tharsileño | ||
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) | ||
| Postal code |
21530
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Tharsis is a village located in the Alosno municipality in the province of Huelva, Spain. A municipality is like a local government area. In 2013, about 1,840 people lived in the village.
Exploring Tharsis' Mining History
Tharsis is a village famous for its mining activities. It is known as a mining town. The Filón Sur Mine is located here. This mine is special because it has beautiful goethite specimens. Goethite is a type of iron mineral.
The Filón Sur Mine
The Filón Sur Mine is an important part of Tharsis' history. It has been a key place for finding minerals. Many interesting rock and mineral samples come from this mine.
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A view of the mining area
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Another look at the mine
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The Lagunazo
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See also
In Spanish: Tharsis (Huelva) para niños
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