San Marzano di San Giuseppe

San Marzano di San Giuseppe
Comune
Comune di San Marzano di San Giuseppe
San Marzano di San Giuseppe

Location of San Marzano di San Giuseppe in Italy

Coordinates: 40°27′N 17°30′E / 40.450°N 17.500°ECoordinates: 40°27′N 17°30′E / 40.450°N 17.500°E
Country Italy
Region Apulia
Province Taranto (TA)
Government
  Mayor Dott. Giuseppe Tarantino
Area
  Total 19 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation 134 m (440 ft)
Population (31 December 2006)
  Total 9,079
  Density 480/km2 (1,200/sq mi)
Demonym Sanmarzanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 74020
Dialing code 099
Patron saint St. Joseph
Saint day March 19
Website Official website

San Marzano di San Giuseppe (Arbërisht: Shën Marcani) is an Arbëreshë town and comune in the Province of Taranto, in the Italian region of Apulia. Alongside Casalvecchio di Puglia and Chieuti, it is one of the Arbëreshë communities still existing in Apulia.

Economy is based on the cultivation of olive trees and vine.

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