Palo del Colle
| Palo del Colle | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Palo del Colle | |
  Palo del Colle Location of Palo del Colle in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°3′N 16°42′E / 41.050°N 16.700°ECoordinates: 41°3′N 16°42′E / 41.050°N 16.700°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |
 Apulia |
| Province | Bari (BA) |
| Frazioni | Auricarro |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Domenico Conte (Centro-Destra) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 79 km2 (31 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 151 m (495 ft) |
| Population [1] | |
| • Total | 20,843 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (680/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Palesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 70027 |
| Dialing code | 080 |
| Patron saint | Holy Crucifix |
| Saint day | 16 September |
Palo del Colle is a town and comune in the province of Bari and region of Apulia, southern Italy.
Geography
The town of Palo del Colle is about 15 kilometres (9 mi) inland from the city of Bari. It is on a hill (hence the name "Pole on the Hill") 177 metres (581 ft) above sea level and covers 100 square kilometres (39 sq mi). The population at present is about 20,000.
References
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