Manzano, Friuli Venezia Giulia

Manzano (Friulian: Manzan) is a comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Udine in the Italian region of Friuli Venezia Giulia. It is chiefly known for Rosazzo Abbey, a well preserved medieval monastery complex.

Manzano
Manzan (Friulian)
Comune di Manzano
Rosazzo Abbey
Location of Manzano
Manzano
Location of Manzano in Italy
Manzano
Manzano (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 45°59′N 13°23′E
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli Venezia Giulia
ProvinceUdine (UD)
FrazioniManzinello, Oleis, Rosazzo, San Lorenzo, San Nicolò, Soleschiano
Government
  MayorPiero Furlani
Area
  Total30.9 km2 (11.9 sq mi)
Elevation
71 m (233 ft)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)
  Total6,845
  Density220/km2 (570/sq mi)
DemonymManzanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33044
Dialing code0432
WebsiteOfficial website

Situated in the eastern hills of the historic Friuli region on the Natisone river, Manzano is located about 50 kilometres (31 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 15 kilometres (9 mi) southeast of Udine.

Manzano borders the following municipalities: Buttrio, Corno di Rosazzo, Pavia di Udine, Premariacco, San Giovanni al Natisone, and Trivignano Udinese.

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