San Canzian d'Isonzo

San Canzian d'Isonzo (Bisiacco: Sacanziàn) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Gorizia, in Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy.

San Canzian d'Isonzo
Comune di San Canzian d'Isonzo
Coat of arms
Location of San Canzian d'Isonzo
San Canzian d'Isonzo
Location of San Canzian d'Isonzo in Italy
San Canzian d'Isonzo
San Canzian d'Isonzo (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 45°48′N 13°28′E
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
ProvinceGorizia
FrazioniBegliano, Isola Morosini, Pieris, Terranova
Government
  MayorSilvia Caruso (PD)
Area
  Total33.6 km2 (13.0 sq mi)
Elevation
8 m (26 ft)
Population
 (2008)[2]
  Total6,394
  Density190/km2 (490/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Patron saintCantius, Cantianus and Cantianilla
WebsiteOfficial website

The small town is situated about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Gorizia, the capital of the province, and west of the important port of Trieste. Its name refers to the martyrs Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla, who are said to have been beheaded here in 304 AD.

It is also the birthplace of Italian footballer and former Milan manager Fabio Capello.

Hamlets

  • Pieris

Notable people

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