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Carmaux, Mining commune in Tarn, France

Located 13 kilometers from Albi, Carmaux spans over 114 square kilometers at an elevation of 235 meters in the Occitanie region.

The Compagnie minière de Carmaux established coal mining operations in 1852, transforming the local economy through industrial development until the year 2000.

The Friday market in Carmaux maintains regional traditions, offering local products and serving as a gathering point for residents of the Tarn department.

The railway station connects Carmaux to major cities including Toulouse, Albi, and Rodez, providing regular transportation services throughout the region.

The Cérou river crosses through the commune, creating a natural boundary that shapes the territorial organization of this former mining settlement.

Location: canton of Carmaux-Nord

Location: canton of Carmaux-Sud

Location: Tarn

Location: arrondissement of Albi

Elevation above the sea: 277 m

Shares border with: Blaye-les-Mines, Almayrac, Le Garric, Monestiés, Rosières, Saint-Benoît-de-Carmaux, Sainte-Gemme

Address: 81400 Carmaux, France

Phone: +33563802250

Email: accueil@carmaux.fr

Website: http://carmaux.fr

GPS coordinates: 44.04917,2.15806

Latest update: May 28, 2025 16:10

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