Mossa, Friuli-Venezia Giulia

Mossa (Slovene: Moš; Friulian: Mosse) is a comune (municipality) 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.

Mossa
Comune di Mossa
Location of Mossa
Mossa
Location of Mossa in Italy
Mossa
Mossa (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 45°56′N 13°33′E
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
FrazioniVilla Blanchis, Valisella
Government
  MayorEmanuela Russian
Area
  Total6.1 km2 (2.4 sq mi)
Elevation
59 m (194 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
  Total1,689
  Density280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
34070
Dialing code0481
WebsiteOfficial website

The name is derived from the old German "Moos Au".[3]

Mossa borders the following municipalities: Capriva del Friuli, Farra d'Isonzo, Gorizia, San Floriano del Collio, San Lorenzo Isontino.

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