Turriaco
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Comune di Turriaco | |
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Municipal coat of arms |
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Country | 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 | |
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.