Barragem de Fronhas
Barragem de Fronhas is a dam in São Martinho da Cortiça, Arganil Municipality, Coimbra District. Barragem de Fronhas is situated near the reservoir Albufeira das Fronhas, as well as near the village Paradela.
- Dam
- …lies at an elevation of 140 metres (459 feet)
- …is operated by HEC - Hidroeléctrica do Centro
- …dates from 1985
- …stands 62 metres (203 feet) tall
Places of Interest Nearby
Discover Capela da Rainha Santa Isabel and Pelourinho de Pombeiro da Beira / Capela de Santo António.
Capela da Rainha Santa Isabel
Capela da Rainha Santa Isabel is a church.
2½ km southeast of Barragem de Fronhas
Pelourinho de Pombeiro da Beira / Capela de Santo António
3½ km southeast of Barragem de Fronhas
Igreja Paroquial de Pombeiro
Igreja Paroquial de Pombeiro is a church.
3 km southeast of Barragem de Fronhas
Places in the Area
Nearby places include Paradela and Friúmes e Paradela.
Friúmes e Paradela
Friúmes e Paradela is a civil parish in the municipality of Penacova, Portugal.
5 km northwest of Barragem de Fronhas
São Miguel de Poiares
São Miguel de Poiares is a village.
6 km southwest of Barragem de Fronhas
Barragem de Fronhas
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Latitude
40.24598° or 40° 14′ 46″ north
Longitude
-8.16392° or 8° 9′ 50″ west
Open location code
8CGH6RWP+9C
OpenStreetMap ID
OpenStreetMap feature
waterway = dam
Wikidata ID
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In Other Languages
From German to Portuguese—“Barragem de Fronhas” goes by many names.
Notable Places Nearby
Discover Albufeira das Fronhas and Posto de Correios.
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