Cansano

Cansano (pronounced [kansaˈno]; Canẓánə in Abruzzese Neapolitan) is a comune in the province of L'Aquila in the Abruzzo region, Southern Italy. It is part of the Maiella National Park. Cansano is known for the archaeological discovery of the Italic and Roman town of Ocriticum, which has become an archaeological park.

Cansano
Comune di Cansano
Location of Cansano
Cansano
Location of Cansano in Italy
Cansano
Cansano (Abruzzo)
Coordinates: 42°0′19″N 14°0′46″E
CountryItaly
RegionAbruzzo
ProvinceL'Aquila (AQ)
Government
  MayorMario Ciampaglione
Area
  Total37.70 km2 (14.56 sq mi)
Elevation
835 m (2,740 ft)
Population
 (31 December 2021)
  Total205
  Density5.4/km2 (14/sq mi)
DemonymCansanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
67030
Dialing code0864
Patron saintJohn the Baptist
Saint day24 June
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