Turriaco

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Comune di Turriaco
Coat of arms of Comune di Turriaco
Municipal coat of arms
Country Flag of Italy Italy
Region Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Province Gorizia (GO)
Mayor Sandra Brumat (since June 13, 2004)
Elevation 12 m (39 ft)
Area 5 km² (2 sq mi)
Population (as of 2001)
 - Total 2,437
 - Density 487/km² (1,261/sq mi)
Time zone CET, UTC+1
Coordinates 45°49′N, 13°27′E
Gentilic Turriachesi
Dialing code 0481
Postal code 34070
Patron Saint Roch
Website: www.bisiacaria.com

Turriaco (Bisiac: Turiac) 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.