San Canzian d'Isonzo
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| San Canzian d'Isonzo | |||
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| — Comune — | |||
| Comune di San Canzian d'Isonzo | |||
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 San Canzian d'Isonzo
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| Coordinates: 45°48′N 13°28′E / 45.8°N 13.467°E | |||
| Country | Italy | ||
| Region | Friuli-Venezia Giulia | ||
| Province | Gorizia | ||
| Frazioni | Begliano, Isola Morosini, Pieris, Terranova | ||
| Government | |||
| • Mayor | Silvia Caruso ([[List of political parties in Italy|PD]]) | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 33.6 km2 (13 sq mi) | ||
| Elevation | 8 m (26 ft) | ||
| Population (2008) | |||
| • Total | 6,394 | ||
| • Density | 190.3/km2 (492.9/sq mi) | ||
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | ||
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | ||
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| Patron saint | Cantius, Cantianius and Cantianilla | ||
| Website | Official website | ||
San Canzian d'Isonzo (Bisiaco: Sacanziàn) is a comune (municipality) in the province of Gorizia, in Friuli – Venezia Giulia, Italy.
The small town is situated about 30 kilometers from Gorizia, the capital of the province, and not too far west of the important port of Trieste. Its name refers to the martyrs Cantius, Cantianius, and Cantianilla, who are said to have been beheaded here in 304 AD.
It is also the birthplace of Italian footballer and current England manager Fabio Capello.
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