Coghinas Explained

Coghinas
Source1 Location:Monti di Alà (Alà dei Sardi)
Mouth:Gulf of Asinara (Mediterranean Sea)
Mouth Location:near Badesi and Valledoria
Mouth Coordinates:40.9335°N 8.8068°W
Subdivision Type1:Country
Subdivision Name1:Italy
Length:115km (71miles)
Mouth Elevation:0m (00feet)

The Coghinas is a river of northern Sardinia, Italy. With a length of 115km (71miles), it is the third longest river of the island behind the Tirso and the Flumendosa.[1]

It has a drainage basin of 2551km2.The Coghinas's springs are located on the Mountains of Alà, in the province Olbia-Tempio; after crossing the Anglona traditional region in its later course, it flows into the Gulf of Asinara in the area of the towns of Badesi and Valledoria.

In order to capture excess water for use when needed, and for flood control and electricity generation, two dams have been built, which have created the Lake Coghinas and the Lake of Casteldoria.

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Notes and References

  1. Web site: Fiumi e torrente della Sardegna: Coghinas . www.mondosardegna.net . 2 February 2024.