Diso

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  Apulia
Province Lecce (LE)
Frazioni Marittima, Marina di Marittima
Area
 â€¢ Total 11 km2 (4 sq mi)
Elevation 99 m (325 ft)
Population (November 2008)[1]
 â€¢ Total 3,163
 â€¢ Density 290/km2 (740/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Disini
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 â€¢ 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
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