Diso

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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: 40°1′N 18°24′E / 40.017°N 18.400°E / 40.017; 18.400Coordinates: 40°1′N 18°24′E / 40.017°N 18.400°E / 40.017; 18.400
Country Italy
Region Puglia
Province Lecce (LE)
Frazioni Marittima, Marina di Marittima
Area
 • Total 11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation 99 m (325 ft)
Population (November 2008)[1]
 • Total 3,163
 • Density 290/km2 (740/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
Puglia · Comuni of the Province of Lecce
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