Toritto | |
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— Comune — | |
Comune di Toritto | |
Toritto
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Coordinates: | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Puglia |
Province | Bari |
Frazioni | Quasano, Altaserra |
Area | |
• Total | 74 km2 (28.6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 233 m (764 ft) |
Population (December 31, 2004) | |
• Total | 8,815 |
• Density | 119.1/km2 (308.5/sq mi) |
Demonym | Torittesi |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 70020 |
Dialing code | 080 |
Patron saint | St. Roch, Madonna delle Grazie |
Saint day | August 16 |
Website | Official website |
Toritto is a town and comune in the province of Bari, Puglia, Italy.
It lies in an agricultural area, with cultivation of mainly almond and olive trees.
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The origins of the city are uncertain, but they probably date to around 800 AD, although the first document testifying to the existence of Toritto is from 1069. A parish existed in 1171.