Mossa (Slovene: Moš; Friulian: Mosse) is a comune (municipality) in the Italian region Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 40 kilometres (25 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 5 kilometres (3 mi) west of Gorizia.
Mossa | |
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Comune | |
| Comune di Mossa | |
Location of Mossa ![]() | |
Mossa Location of Mossa in Italy Show map of ItalyMossa Mossa (Friuli-Venezia Giulia) Show map of Friuli-Venezia Giulia | |
| Coordinates: 45°56′N 13°33′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia |
| Frazioni | Villa Blanchis, Valisella |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Emanuela Russian |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6.1 km2 (2.4 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
| Population (Dec. 2004)[2] | |
| • Total | 1,689 |
| • Density | 280/km2 (720/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 34070 |
| Dialing code | 0481 |
| Website | Official website |
The name is derived from the old German "Moos Au".[3]
Mossa borders the following municipalities: Capriva del Friuli, Farra d'Isonzo, Gorizia, San Floriano del Collio, San Lorenzo Isontino.
Friuli Venezia Giulia · Comuni of the former Province of Gorizia | |
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