Casarano

Casarano (Salentino: Casaranu) is a town and sixth most populous comune in the Italian province of Lecce, in the Apulia region of South-East Italy. The town's economy is mostly agriculture-based, with olive oil being the main product. The Church of Santa Maria Della Croce is one of the oldest Christian sites in the world.

Casarano
Comune di Casarano
Panorama of Casarano
Location of Casarano
Casarano
Location of Casarano in Italy
Casarano
Casarano (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°1′N 18°10′E
CountryItaly
Region Apulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
Government
  MayorGianni Stefano (PdL)
Area
  Total38 km2 (15 sq mi)
Elevation
109 m (358 ft)
Population
 (13 May 2017)[2]
  Total20,169
  Density530/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Casaranesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73042
Dialing code0833
ISTAT code075016
Patron saintSan Giovanni Elemosiniere and Santa Maria della Campana
Saint dayMonday after the third Sunday of May
WebsiteOfficial website

Twin towns

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Population from ISTAT



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