Temo (river)
The Temo (Temu in Sardinian) is a river in western Sardinia, Italy.
Temo | |
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Location | |
Country | Italy |
Physical characteristics | |
Source | |
• location | monte Calarighe, Villanova Monteleone |
• elevation | 473 m (1,552 ft) |
Mouth | Sea of Sardinia (Mediterranean Sea) |
• location | Bosa |
• coordinates | 40.2906°N 8.4754°E |
Length | 55 km (34 mi) |
Along its course were built two dams:
- the Diga di Monte Crispu with the purpose of protecting the town of Bosa against flooding
- the Diga dell'Alto Temo that forms a reservoir of 4.99 km2 designed for water supply
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