Turriaco

Turriaco (Bisiacco: Turiac) is a town and comune in the province of Gorizia (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northern Italy) near the Isonzo river.

Turriaco
Comune di Turriaco
Coat of arms
Location of Turriaco
Turriaco
Location of Turriaco in Italy
Turriaco
Turriaco (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 45°49′N 13°27′E
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
ProvinceGorizia (GO)
Government
  MayorEnrico Bullian (since 29 May 2014)
Area
  Total5 km2 (2 sq mi)
Elevation
12 m (39 ft)
Population
 (2001)[2]
  Total2,437
  Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Turriachesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
34070
Dialing code0481
Patron saintSaint Roch
Websitewww.bisiacaria.com

Its name comes from the ancient Latin name "Turris Aquae", the tower of the water.

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