Cansano | |
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Comune di Cansano | |
Coordinates: 42°0′19″N 14°0′46″E / 42.00528°N 14.01278°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Abruzzo |
Province | L'Aquila (AQ) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Mario Ciampaglione |
Area | |
• Total | 37.70 km2 (14.56 sq mi) |
Elevation | 835 m (2,740 ft) |
Population (31 December 2021)[2] | |
• Total | 205 |
• Density | 5.4/km2 (14/sq mi) |
Demonym | Cansanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 67030 |
Dialing code | 0864 |
Patron saint | John the Baptist |
Saint day | 24 June |
Cansano (pronounced [kanˈsaːno]; Canẓánə in Abruzzese Neapolitan[3]) is a comune in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region, Southern Italy. It is part of the Maiella National Park.[4] Cansano is known for the archaeological discovery of the Italic and Roman town of Ocriticum, which has become an archaeological park.[5]