Moruzzo (Friulian: Murus) is a comune (municipality) in the Regional decentralization entity of Udine in the Italian region of Friuli-Venezia Giulia, located about 80 kilometres (50 mi) northwest of Trieste and about 11 kilometres (7 mi) northwest of Udine. As of 31 December 2004, it had a population of 2,240 and an area of 17.9 square kilometres (6.9 sq mi).[3]

Moruzzo
Murus (Friulian)
Comune di Moruzzo
Location of Moruzzo
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Moruzzo is located in Italy
Moruzzo
Moruzzo
Location of Moruzzo in Italy
Moruzzo is located in Friuli-Venezia Giulia
Moruzzo
Moruzzo
Moruzzo (Friuli-Venezia Giulia)
Coordinates: 46°7′N 13°7′E / 46.117°N 13.117°E / 46.117; 13.117
CountryItaly
RegionFriuli-Venezia Giulia
ProvinceUdine (UD)
FrazioniAlnicco, Brazzacco, Telezae, Modotto, Santa Margherita del Gruagno
Area
 • Total17.9 km2 (6.9 sq mi)
Population
 (Dec. 2004)[2]
 • Total2,240
 • Density130/km2 (320/sq mi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
33030
Dialing code0432
WebsiteOfficial website
Entrance to the fortified village of Santa Margherita del Gruagno.

The municipality of Moruzzo contains the frazioni (boroughs) of Alnicco, Brazzacco, Telezae, Modotto, and Santa Margherita del Gruagno.

Moruzzo borders the following municipalities: Colloredo di Monte Albano, Fagagna, Martignacco, Pagnacco.

It is also known as the "Beverly Hills" of Friuli Venezia Giulia.[citation needed]

Demographic evolution edit

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ "Popolazione Residente al 1° Gennaio 2018". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  3. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.

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