Cansano
| Cansano | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Cansano | ||
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  Cansano Location of Cansano in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 42°0′19″N 14°0′46″E / 42.00528°N 14.01278°ECoordinates: 42°0′19″N 14°0′46″E / 42.00528°N 14.01278°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Abruzzo | |
| Province | L'Aquila (AQ) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Mario Ciampaglione | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 40.30 km2 (15.56 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2007)[1] | ||
| • Total | 268 | |
| • Density | 6.7/km2 (17/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Cansanesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 67030 | |
| Dialing code | 0864 | |
| Patron saint | John the Baptist | |
| Saint day | 24 June | |
Cansano is a comune and town in the Province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of central Italy.
Sights include:
- the Natural Archaeological Park Ocriticum, with remains of two Italic/Roman temples of Jupiter and Hercuules, and a sacellum of Ceres and Venus, as well as remains of the ancient settlement
- the medieval castle