Mochikura mine, Aga, Higashikambara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japani
| Regional Level Types | |
|---|---|
| Mochikura mine | Mine (Abandoned) |
| Aga | Town |
| Higashikambara District | District |
| Niigata Prefecture | Prefecture |
| Japan | Country |
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Latitude & Longitude (WGS84):
37° 40' 27'' North , 139° 20' 56'' East
Latitude & Longitude (decimal):
Type:
Mine (Abandoned) - last checked 2019
Deposit first discovered:
1700 (approx.)
Köppen climate type:
Nearest Settlements:
| Place | Population | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| Muramatsu | 19,712 (2017) | 15.8km |
| Gosen | 37,360 (2017) | 17.3km |
| Suibara | 20,392 (2017) | 21.8km |
| Niitsu-honchō | 65,910 (2018) | 24.4km |
| Kamo | 32,129 (2017) | 27.7km |
Other Languages:
Japanese:
持倉鉱山, 阿賀町, 東蒲原郡, 新潟県, 日本
Copper mine found in 1700s, closed in 1963.
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Mochikura mine, Aga, Higashikambara District, Niigata Prefecture, Japan