Aznalcóllar Explained

Settlement Type:city
Official Name:Aznalcóllar
Pushpin Map:Spain
Pushpin Map Caption:Location in Spain.
Leader Title:Mayor
Leader Name:Juan José Fernández Garrido
Area Total Km2:199
Elevation M:155
Population Demonym:Aznalcollero, -a
Population Density Km2:auto
Utc Offset:+1
Utc Offset Dst:+2
Coordinates:37.5167°N -22°W

Aznalcóllar is a city located in the province of Seville, southern Spain. It is located at the feet of the Sierra Morena.

Aznalcollar mine

See main article: Aznalcollar mine.

The Boliden mine produces around 125,000 tonnes of zinc and 2.9 million ounces of silver per year.

The residue pool at the mine burst in late April 1998 sending a toxic wave into Doñana National Park, one of Europe's largest nature reserves. The spill caused damage over an area of around 30-kilometres, destroying rare plant and wildlife.[1]

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Notes and References

  1. http://www.planetark.com/dailynewsstory.cfm/newsid/239/newsDate/7-Apr-1999/story.htm Planet Ark : Boliden Says To Reopen Aznalcollar On Tuesday