Santeramo in Colle

Santeramo in Colle
Comune
Comune di Santeramo in Colle
Santeramo in Colle

Location of Santeramo in Colle in Italy

Coordinates: 40°48′N 16°46′E / 40.800°N 16.767°E / 40.800; 16.767Coordinates: 40°48′N 16°46′E / 40.800°N 16.767°E / 40.800; 16.767
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province Bari (BA)
Government
  Mayor Michele D'Ambrosio (PD)
Area
  Total 143 km2 (55 sq mi)
Elevation 514 m (1,686 ft)
Population [1]
  Total 27,550
  Density 190/km2 (500/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Santermani
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 70029
Dialing code 080
Patron saint Erasmus of Formia
Saint day June 2
Website Official website

Santeramo in Colle is a town in the province of Bari and region of Apulia, southern Italy.

Its current name comes from St Erasmus, martyr of the Diocletian era and patron saint of the city who, according to legend, is responsible for its founding.

Town twinnings

References

  1. Population from ISTAT

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