Cagnano Varano
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| Cagnano Varano | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Cagnano Varano | ||
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  Cagnano Varano | ||
| Coordinates: 41°50′N 15°46′E / 41.833°N 15.767°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Puglia | |
| Province | Foggia (FG) | |
| Frazioni | Porto di Capojale, Bagno di Varano, San Nicola Imbuti | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Nicola Tavaglione | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 158.83 km2 (61.32 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 175 m (574 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2010)[1] | ||
| • Total | 7,697 | |
| • Density | 48/km2 (130/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Cagnanesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 71010 | |
| Dialing code | 0884 | |
| Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel, St. Catald | |
| Saint day | 8 May, 10 May | |
| Website | Official website | |
Cagnano Varano is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It occupies a commanding position above the Lago di Varano, and is part of the Gargano National Park. The economy is mostly based on agriculture, fishing and tourism.
Sights include the karstic grotto of San Michele, which was frequented since Palaeolithic times. It is now a consecrated Catholic chapel.
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