Nov
30

Rio de Fornos

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Village near Vinhais, in the district of Bragança, province of Trás-os-Montes, in the North of Portugal.


History

Literal translation into English is “River of Ovens”, as there is a river that runs through this village that originates in the mountains. The name comes from the fact that ovens used to be made out of clay that came from this river. Clays sintered in fire were the first ceramic.


Population

Last estemated population stands at 3157


Location

Coordinate (WGS84) :
Latitude (lat): 41°51′0″N
Longitude (lon): 7°1′0″W


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