Mossa | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Mossa | |
Location of Mossa in Italy | |
Coordinates: 45°56′N 13°33′E / 45.933°N 13.550°ECoordinates: 45°56′N 13°33′E / 45.933°N 13.550°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
Province / Metropolitan city | Province of Gorizia (GO) |
Frazioni | Villa Blanchis, Valisella |
Government | |
• Mayor | Elisabetta Feresin |
Area | |
• Total | 6.1 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
Population (Dec. 2004) | |
• Total | 1,689 |
• Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 34070 |
Dialing code | 0481 |
Mossa (Slovene: Moš) is a comune (municipality) in the Province of Gorizia in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) west of Gorizia. As of 31 December 2004[update], it had a population of 1,689 and an area of 6.1 square kilometres (2.4 sq mi).
The municipality of Mossa contains the frazioni (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) Villa Blanchis and Valisella. The name is derived from the old German "Moos Au". See the website of the Comune: [1]
Mossa borders the following municipalities: Capriva del Friuli, Farra d'Isonzo, Gorizia, San Floriano del Collio, San Lorenzo Isontino.