Casamassima

Casamassima
Comune
Comune di Casamassima
Casamassima
Location of Casamassima in Italy
Coordinates: 40°57′N 16°55′E / 40.950°N 16.917°E / 40.950; 16.917Coordinates: 40°57′N 16°55′E / 40.950°N 16.917°E / 40.950; 16.917
Country Italy
Region Apulia
Metropolitan city Bari (BA)
Government
  Mayor Giuseppe Nitti
Area
  Total 77 km2 (30 sq mi)
Elevation 223 m (732 ft)
Population (31 December 2016)[1]
  Total 19,846
  Density 260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Casamassimesi
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 70010
Dialing code 080
Patron saint San Rocco
Saint day Second Sunday in September
Website Official website

Casamassima (Barese: Casamàsseme) is a town and comune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, in Apulia, southern Italy.

The town is located inland from the Italian coastline, thrives and is built on agriculture, primarily that of wine, olives and almond production.

Transportation

The settlement is connected with the Bari-Putignano railroad line and the Bari-Gioia Del Colle-Taranto highway.

References

  1. Population from ISTAT

See also

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