Diso

Diso
—  Comune  —
Comune di Diso
A sequence of colourful lights in the city centre during the Feast of St Philip and St James, the patrons saints of the city.
Diso
Location of Diso in Italy
Coordinates:
Country Italy
Region Puglia
Province Lecce (LE)
Frazioni Marittima, Marina di Marittima
Area
 • Total 11 km2 (4.2 sq mi)
Elevation 99 m (325 ft)
Population (November 2008)[1]
 • Total 3,163
 • Density 287.5/km2 (744.7/sq mi)
Demonym Disini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 73030
Dialing code 0836
Patron saint San Filippo and San Giacomo
Saint day 1 May
Website Official website

Diso (Greek: Dhyssos) is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It is an ancient city, having existed since the early 11th century, and features several churches, buildings and squares.

References

  1. ^ Population from ISTAT