Coordinates: 41°12′43″N 7°25′52″W / 41.212°N 7.431°W / 41.212; -7.431

Tua River

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The Tua as it crosses Mirandela

Tua (Portuguese pronunciation: [ˈtuɐ]) is a river in northeastern Portugal, flowing by the border of Vila Real District and Bragança District. It is a tributary of the Douro River. The biggest and most important city it flows through is Mirandela. The Tua line was a narrow gauge railway which closely followed the banks of the river and was closed in 2008.[1] In 2017 the Foz Tua project, which includes a dam built near the mouth of the Tua River (at the confluence with the Douro River), started producing energy, after a long controversial process between Portuguese government and environmental organizations.[2]

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The Tua in Mirandela
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Tua River
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Wine Regions of Portugal
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The Tua River passing near the town of Mirandela.
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Tua River

References

  1. "Linha do Tua encerrada por ordem do Governo" [Tua line closed by order of the Government]. Jornal de Notícias (in português). 22 August 2008.
  2. "Barragem do Tua está pronta já produz energia em modo experimental".

41°12′43″N 7°25′52″W / 41.212°N 7.431°W / 41.212; -7.431