Sannicola

For other uses, see San Nicola (disambiguation).
Sannicola
Comune
Comune di Sannicola
Sannicola

Location of Sannicola in Italy

Coordinates: 40°6′N 18°4′E / 40.100°N 18.067°E / 40.100; 18.067Coordinates: 40°6′N 18°4′E / 40.100°N 18.067°E / 40.100; 18.067
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province Template:Provincials (short form) (LE)
Frazioni Chiesanuova, Lido Conchiglie, San Simone
Area
  Total 27 km2 (10 sq mi)
Elevation 75 m (246 ft)
Population (30 November 2008)[1]
  Total 5,924
  Density 220/km2 (570/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Sannicolesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 73017
Dialing code 0833
Patron saint Madonna delle Grazie
Saint day 8 September
Website Official website

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

History

Sannicola the town contains an old Roman defensive tower to protect it against Saracene and Byzantine invaders.[2]

References

External links

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