San Canzian d'Isonzo
San Canzian d'Isonzo | |
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| Comune di San Canzian d'Isonzo | |
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| Coordinates: 45°48′N 13°28′E / 45.800°N 13.467°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Province | Gorizia |
| Frazioni | Begliano, Isola Morosini, Pieris, Terranova |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Silvia Caruso (PD) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 33.6 km2 (13.0 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) |
| Population (2008)[2] | |
| • Total | 6,394 |
| • Density | 190/km2 (490/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Patron saint | Cantius, Cantianus and Cantianilla |
| Website | Official website |
San Canzian d'Isonzo (Bisiacco: Sacanziàn) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Gorizia, in Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy.
The small town is situated about 30 kilometres (19 mi) from Gorizia, the capital of the province, and west of the important port of Trieste. Its name refers to the martyrs Cantius, Cantianus, and Cantianilla, who are said to have been beheaded here in 304 AD.
It is also the birthplace of Italian footballer and former Milan manager Fabio Capello.
Hamlets[]
- Pieris
Notable people[]
- Lucio Bertogna, professional footballer
- Fabio Capello, Italian former professional football manager and player
- , (1926 - 1998), professional football player (Atalanta 1946-49) and top manager of FIAT Auto
References[]
- ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
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- Cities and towns in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
- Municipalities of the Province of Gorizia
- Friuli-Venezia Giulia geography stubs