Province of Brindisi
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| Province of Brindisi | ||
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| Province | ||
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| Country |
 Italy | |
| Region | Apulia | |
| Capital(s) | Brindisi | |
| Comuni | 20 | |
| Government | ||
| • President | Massimo Ferrarese | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 1,839 km2 (710 sq mi) | |
| Population (2012) | ||
| • Total | 402,259 | |
| • Density | 220/km2 (570/sq mi) | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 72012-72015, 72017-72018, 72020-72027, 72029 | |
| Telephone prefix | 080, 0831 | |
| Vehicle registration | BR | |
| ISTAT | 074 | |
The Province of Brindisi (Italian: Provincia di Brindisi) is a province in the Apulia region of Italy. Its capital is the city of Brindisi. Surrounded by vineyards and artichoke fields, Brindisi is a major sailing port for the southern part of Italy.
It has an area of 1,839 km², and a total population of about 0.4 million. There are 20 comunes (Italian: comuni) in the province, see Comunes of the Province of Brindisi.
Main communes
(as for May 31, 2005)
| Commune | Inhabitants |
|---|---|
| Brindisi | 89,422 |
| Fasano | 38,552 |
| Francavilla Fontana | 36,349 |
| Ostuni | 32,720 |
| Mesagne | 28,136 |
| Ceglie Messapica | 20,794 |
| San Vito dei Normanni | 19,819 |
| Carovigno | 15,571 |
| Oria | 15,398 |
| Latiano | 15,211 |
| San Pietro Vernotico | 14,754 |
| Cisternino | 12,030 |
| Torre Santa Susanna | 10,584 |
| San Pancrazio Salentino | 10,467 |
| Erchie | 8,889 |
| Villa Castelli | 8,731 |
| San Donaci | 7,033 |
| San Michele Salentino | 6,251 |
| Torchiarolo | 5,051 |
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Coordinates: 40°38′18″N 17°56′45″E / 40.63833°N 17.94583°E
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