Turriaco

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Comune di Turriaco
Coat of arms of Comune di Turriaco
Municipal coat of arms
Country Italy Italy
Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Province Gorizia (GO)
Mayor Maurizio Fabbro (since June 13, 2004)
Elevation 12 m
Area 5 km²
Population
 - Total (as of 2001) 2,437
 - Density 487/km²
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°49′N 13°27′E
Gentilic
Dialing code 0481
Postal code 34070


Turriaco is a town and commune 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.