Almaden, Queensland — interactive Google street map, satellite and terrain views, Street View, live local weather conditions and 7-day forecasts, real-time local and world news, and an editorial description of Almaden, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
| Locality | Almaden |
| State | Queensland (QLD) |
| Local Government Area | Mareeba Shire |
| Country | Australia |
| Timezone | Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving |
| Remoteness | Very Remote Australia |
| Latitude | -17.43276 |
| Longitude | 144.64695 |
| Population | 83 |
| Density | 0.1 /km² |
| Area | 792.2 km² |
| Elevation | 501 m |
| Postcode | 4871 |
| Area Code | 07 |
| Distance to Brisbane | 1408 km northwest |
Almaden is a locality in the Mareeba Shire local government area of Queensland, Australia. It is a small community with a population of 83. The locality covers an area of 792.2 km², giving a population density of about 0.1 people per km². It sits at an elevation of around 501 m above sea level. It lies approximately 1408 km northwest of Brisbane. Almaden is located at 17.4328°S, 144.6470°E. It observes Australian Eastern Standard Time (AEST) - no daylight saving. Postcode: 4871. The Australian Bureau of Statistics classifies the area as Very Remote Australia.
Almaden rests under a wide, pale sky, its landscape a study in ochre and muted green, where the earth seems to exhale a dry, warm breath. It lies 301.6 km north-west of Kirwan, QLD (from Kirwan, QLD: bearing 313°T), and is situated 50.0 km west-south-west of Dimbulah. The terrain here is gently rolling, a mosaic of sun-baked plains punctuated by hardy scrub and the occasional, stoic gum tree, its branches reaching like weary arms towards the vast expanse. The air, especially as the day begins to cool, carries a faint, sweet scent of dry grass and distant eucalyptus, a perfume that settles into the very fabric of the place. The light, when it catches the sparse vegetation, can lend a surprising softness to the hard edges of the land, painting the dusty tracks in shades of honey and rose.
The history of Almaden is etched in the memory of its founding, a legacy tied to the earth's hidden treasures. This is a place where the promise of minerals once drew a steady stream of hopeful souls, their endeavours shaping the very contours of the land. While the deep veins of ore may have yielded their bounty, the spirit of resilience remains, a quiet strength that underpins the local economy, now largely sustained by cattle grazing and the careful cultivation of crops suited to this sun-drenched country. The rhythm of life in Almaden is measured, unhurried, marked by the slow turning of seasons and the steady hum of rural pursuits, a distinct character that sets it apart from the more bustling centres of the Mareeba Shire.
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This page provides an interactive Google map of Almaden, Queensland with street, satellite and terrain views and integrated Street View imagery. Live weather conditions with current observations and a 7-day forecast are powered by Open-Meteo. Real-time local news and world news feeds keep the page current, while an editorially written description provides background on Almaden, in the Mareeba Shire local government area.
Detailed location data for Almaden includes the postcode (4871), telephone area code (07), and local government area (Mareeba Shire), with an ABS remoteness classification of Very Remote Australia. These are among the most commonly searched location details for any Australian city, town or locality.
Location data is drawn from Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020) and enriched with GeoNames and Australian Bureau of Statistics data, matched by coordinate proximity — ensuring the correct Almaden is identified even where the name is shared across multiple localities.
| Page generated | June 2026 |
| Location data | Geoscape Administrative Boundaries (GDA2020); enriched with GeoNames and ABS 2021 Census data, matched by coordinate proximity |
| Description | Editorial description generated with AI assistance from verified Geoscape, ABS and GeoNames location data. |