| Turriaco | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Turriaco | ||
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| Location of Turriaco in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 45°49′N 13°27′E / 45.817°N 13.450°ECoordinates: 45°49′N 13°27′E / 45.817°N 13.450°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | 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(s) | Turriachesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 34070 | |
| Dialing code | 0481 | |
| Patron saint | Saint Roch | |
| Website | www.bisiacaria.com | |
Turriaco (Bisiaco: Turiac) is a town and comune in the province of Gorizia (Friuli-Venezia Giulia, northern Italy) near the Isonzo river.
Its name comes from the ancient latin name "Turris Aquae", the tower of the water.