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
Metropolitan city Bari (BA)
Government
  Mayor Fabrizio Baldassarre
Area
  Total 144.86 km2 (55.93 sq mi)
Elevation 514 m (1,686 ft)
Population (30 November 2017)[1]
  Total 26,597
  Density 180/km2 (480/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Santermani
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 70029
Dialing code 080
Patron saint Erasmus of Formia
Saint day June 2
Website Official website

Santeramo in Colle (Barese: Sandéreme) is a town in the Metropolitan City 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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