Turriaco
Turriaco
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| Comune di Turriaco | |
Location of Turriaco | |
| Coordinates: 45°49′N 13°27′E / 45.817°N 13.450°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Province | Gorizia (GO) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Enrico Bullian (since 29 May 2014) |
| Area | |
• Total | 5 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 12 m (39 ft) |
| Population (2001) | |
• Total | 2,437 |
| • Density | 490/km2 (1,300/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Turriachesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 34070 |
| Dialing code | 0481 |
| Patron saint | Saint Roch |
| Website | www.bisiacaria.com |
Turriaco (Bisiacco: Turiac) is a town and comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Gorizia, Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northeast Italy. It is located near the Isonzo River.
Its name comes from the ancient Latin name Turris Aquae, meaning "Water Tower".