Xingó
Xingó is a term most often associated with the Xingó Dam (Usina Hidrelétrica de Xingó) on the São Francisco River in northeastern Brazil. The dam lies near the border between the states of Alagoas and Sergipe, upstream of a canyon-like landscape that forms the Xingó Reservoir. The project was constructed to generate hydroelectric power and to regulate river flows in the region.
The reservoir area is notable for its dramatic limestone cliffs and deep gorges, collectively known as the
Geographically, the Xingó site is part of the Brazilian Sertão in the Northeast and experiences a semi-arid
In broader use, Xingó can refer to the geographic area surrounding the dam and reservoir rather than