Fossacesia

Fossacesia is a city in the province of Chieti in the Abruzzo region of Italy.

Fossacesia
Città di Fossacesia
Location of Fossacesia
Fossacesia
Location of Fossacesia in Italy
Fossacesia
Fossacesia (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°15′N 14°29′E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceChieti (CH)
FrazioniCampidoglio, Colle Cannizza, Colle Castagna, Fossacesia Marina, Sterpari, Strutto , Villa Scorciosa
Government
  MayorEnrico di Giuseppantonio
Area
  Total30 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation
142 m (466 ft)
Population
 (31 October 2008)
  Total6,184
  Density210/km2 (530/sq mi)
DemonymFossacesiani
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
66022
Dialing code0872
Patron saintSt. Donatus of Arezzo
Saint dayAugust 7
WebsiteOfficial website

The town is located on a small hill on the left of the Sangro River's mouth, about 2 kilometres (1 mi) from the Adriatic Sea.

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