San Canzian d'Isonzo (Bisiacco: Sacanziàn) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Gorizia, in Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy.
San Canzian d'Isonzo | |
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Comune | |
Comune di San Canzian d'Isonzo | |
![]() Coat of arms | |
Location of San Canzian d'Isonzo ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 45°48′N 13°28′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 |
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.
Friuli Venezia Giulia · Comuni of the former Province of Gorizia | |
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