Alessano

Alessano
Comune
Comune di Alessano

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Alessano

Location of Alessano in Italy

Coordinates: 39°53′N 18°20′E / 39.883°N 18.333°E / 39.883; 18.333Coordinates: 39°53′N 18°20′E / 39.883°N 18.333°E / 39.883; 18.333
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province / Metropolitan city Lecce (LE)
Frazioni Marina di Novaglie, Montesardo
Area
  Total 28.48 km2 (11.00 sq mi)
Elevation 140 m (460 ft)
Population (2012)
  Total 6,436
  Density 230/km2 (590/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Alessanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 73031
Dialing code 0833
Patron saint St. Trifone
Saint day Last Monday in July
Website Official website

Alessano (Greek: Ἀλεξιανόν) is a town, comune, former bishopric and present Latin Catholic titular see in the province of Lecce, part of Apulia region of south-east Italy.

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