Melpignano
Melpignano (Griko: Lipignana; Salentino: Merpignanu) is a small town and comune in the province of Lecce in Apulia, Italy. It is one of the nine towns of Grecìa Salentina. Melpignano has a population of 2,209 inhabitants (called Melpignanesi) and an area of 10.93 square kilometres (4.22 sq mi), thus showing a population density of 202,1 inhabitants per square kilometer. The comune rises 89 metres (292 ft) above sea level.
Melpignano | |
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Comune di Melpignano | |
Location of Melpignano | |
Melpignano Location of Melpignano in Italy Melpignano Melpignano (Apulia) | |
Coordinates: 40°9′N 18°18′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | |
Province | Lecce (LE) |
Frazioni | Castrignano de' Greci, Corigliano d'Otranto, Cursi, Cutrofiano, Maglie |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ivan Stomeo |
Area | |
• Total | 10 km2 (4 sq mi) |
Elevation | 89 m (292 ft) |
Population (November 2008)[2] | |
• Total | 2,221 |
• Density | 220/km2 (580/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Melpignanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 73020 |
Dialing code | 0836 |
ISTAT code | 075045 |
Patron saint | San Giorgio |
Saint day | 23 April |
Website | Official website |
There are 84 industrial firms employing 474 people who are the 60,69% of the total of the workers. There are 50 service firms employing 165 people who are the 21,13% of the total of the workers. There are also 39 firms employing 89 people who are the 11,40% of the total of the workers. There are also 23 administrative offices employing 53 workers who are the 6,79% of the total of the workers.
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Population from ISTAT