Fossa, Abruzzo

Fossa is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of southern Italy. Bernardino of Fossa was born in the town.

Fossa
Comune di Fossa
Coat of arms
Location of Fossa
Fossa
Location of Fossa in Italy
Fossa
Fossa (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°18′N 13°29′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
FrazioniCerro, Le Chiuse, Osteria
Government
  MayorFabrizio Boccabella
Area
  Total8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
644 m (2,113 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2010)[2]
  Total704
  Density88/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Fossani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67020
Dialing code0862
WebsiteOfficial website

Main sights

Transport

Fossa has a stop on the Terni–Sulmona railway, with trains to L'Aquila and Sulmona.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.


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