Barragem do Covão do Ferro

Barragem do Covão do Ferro is a dam in , , and has an elevation of 1,576 metres. Barragem do Covão do Ferro is situated near the reservoir , as well as near the power station .
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  • Dam
  • …lies at an elevation of 1,576 metres (5,171 feet)
  • …is operated by Hidroeléctrica da Ribeira de Alforfa, S.A.
  • …dates from 1956
  • …stands 30 metres (98 feet) tall

Places of Interest Nearby

Highlights include Zêzere River and Torre.
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The Zêzere is a river in , tributary to the Tagus. is situated 2 km north of Barragem do Covão do Ferro.
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is the highest point of mainland Portugal, and the second-highest of the country overall.
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is a ski resort located… is situated 2½ km northwest of Barragem do Covão do Ferro.

Places in the Area

Nearby places include Cântaro Magro and Serra da Estrela Natural Park.
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is a locality.
PAULO TATO MARINHO, CC BY-SA 4.0.
is in Central Portugal.
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is a village in the municipality of Covilhã, Portugal. is situated 4 km east of Barragem do Covão do Ferro.

Barragem do Covão do Ferro

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Latitude
40.31274° or 40° 18′ 46″ north
Longitude
-7.59581° or 7° 35′ 45″ west
Open location code
8CGJ8C73+3M
Open­Street­Map ID
way 1000208605
Open­Street­Map feature
waterway=­dam
Wiki­data ID
Q18695714

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In Other Languages

From German to Portuguese—“Barragem do Covão do Ferro” goes by many names.

Notable Places Nearby

Highlights include Albufeira de Covão do Ferro and Central Hidroelétrica do Covão do Ferro.

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