Melendugno

Melendugno
Comune
Comune di Melendugno
Melendugno

Location of Melendugno in Italy

Coordinates: 40°16′N 18°20′E / 40.267°N 18.333°E / 40.267; 18.333Coordinates: 40°16′N 18°20′E / 40.267°N 18.333°E / 40.267; 18.333
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province Lecce (LE)
Frazioni

Borgagne, Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso, Torre Sant'Andrea, Torre Saracena

Torre Specchia
Government
  Mayor Marco Potì
Area
  Total 91 km2 (35 sq mi)
Elevation 36 m (118 ft)
Population (31 December 2008)[1]
  Total 9,780
  Density 110/km2 (280/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Melendugnesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 73026
Dialing code 0832
Patron saint San Niceta
Saint day Second Sunday in September
Website Official website

Melendugno is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

It is known for its marine, which are bathing beaches on the Adriatic Sea: Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso and Torre Sant'Andrea, which were awarded the European Blue Flag prize for their calm seas. Melendugno also includes the frazione of Borgagne.

D'Amely baronal Palace 

References

  1. Population from ISTAT
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