García Sola Reservoir

García Sola Reservoir
Location Castilblanco, Extremadura, Spain
Coordinates 39°08′39″N 5°11′04″W / 39.1442°N 5.1844°W / 39.1442; -5.1844Coordinates: 39°08′39″N 5°11′04″W / 39.1442°N 5.1844°W / 39.1442; -5.1844
Type Reservoir
Primary outflows Guadiana River
Basin countries Spain
Surface area 35.5 km2 (13.7 sq mi)

The García Sola Reservoir is a reservoir located in the town of Castilblanco in the autonomous community of Extremadura, Spain.

Created by damming the Guadiana river, with an area of 35.5 km2 (13.7 sq mi), is one of the largest bodies of freshwater in Extremadura.

History

The reservoir was constructed in 1962.

See also


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