Turriaco | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Turriaco | ||
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Location of Turriaco in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 45°49′N 13°27′E / 45.817°N 13.450°ECoordinates: 45°49′N 13°27′E / 45.817°N 13.450°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | |
Province / Metropolitan city | 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 | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 34070 | |
Dialing code | 0481 | |
Patron saint | Saint Roch | |
Website | www.bisiacaria.com |
Turriaco (Bisiaco: 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.