Fossa, Abruzzo

Fossa
Comune
Comune di Fossa

Coat of arms
Fossa

Location of Fossa in Italy

Coordinates: 42°18′N 13°29′E / 42.300°N 13.483°E / 42.300; 13.483
Country Italy
Region Abruzzo
Province L'Aquila (AQ)
Frazioni Cerro
Government
  Mayor Luigi Calvisi (Centre-left)
Area
  Total 8 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation 644 m (2,113 ft)
Population (31 December 2013)[1]
  Total 722
  Density 90/km2 (230/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Fossani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 67020
Dialing code 0862

Fossa is a comune and town in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region of Italy. Bernardino of Fossa was born in the town. In 1003 the church of Maria di Criptu was built; it still stands, hosting many weddings every year.

Points of interest

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.
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