Cansano
Cansano | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Cansano | |
Location of Cansano | |
| Coordinates: 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 | 37.70 km2 (14.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2021) | |
• Total | 205 |
| • Density | 5.4/km2 (14/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cansanesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 67030 |
| Dialing code | 0864 |
| Patron saint | John the Baptist |
| Saint day | 24 June |
Cansano (pronounced [kanˈsaːno]; Canẓánə in Abruzzese Neapolitan) is a comune in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region, Southern Italy. It is part of the Maiella National Park. Cansano is known for the archaeological discovery of the Italic and Roman town of Ocriticum, which has become an archaeological park.