Carosino
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| Carosino | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Carosino | ||
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  Carosino | ||
| Coordinates: 40°28′N 17°24′E / 40.467°N 17.400°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region | Apulia | |
| Province | Taranto (TA) | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Francesco Sapio | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 70 m (230 ft) | |
| Population (31 December 2006)[1] | ||
| • Total | 6,283 | |
| • Density | 630/km2 (1,600/sq mi) | |
| Demonym | Carosinesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 74021 | |
| Dialing code | 099 | |
| Patron saint | San Biagio | |
| Saint day | 3 February | |
| Website | Official website | |
Carosino is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, in the northern Salento, part of the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
Economy is based on the production of wine, olive oil and grapes.
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International relations
Twin towns – Sister cities
Carosino is twinned with:
Maratea, Italy
References
- ↑ Population from ISTAT
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