Turriaco

Turriaco
Comune
Comune di Turriaco

Coat of arms
Turriaco
Location of Turriaco in Italy
Coordinates: 45°49′N 13°27′E / 45.817°N 13.450°E / 45.817; 13.450Coordinates: 45°49′N 13°27′E / 45.817°N 13.450°E / 45.817; 13.450
Country Italy
Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Province Gorizia (GO)
Government
  Mayor Enrico Bullian (since 29 May 2014)
Area
  Total 5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation 12 m (39 ft)
Population (2001)
  Total 2,437
  Density 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Turriachesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 34070
Dialing code 0481
Patron saint Saint Roch
Website www.bisiacaria.com

Turriaco (Bisiacco: Turiac) is a town and comune in the province of Gorizia (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northern Italy) near the Isonzo river.

Its name comes from the ancient Latin name "Turris Aquae", the tower of the water.


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