San Nicandro Garganico
San Nicandro Garganico (Pugliese: Sànde Lecàndre) known until 1999 as Sannicandro Garganico) is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
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| Comune di San Nicandro Garganico | |
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| Coordinates: 41°50′N 15°34′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Foggia (FG) |
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| • Mayor | Costantino Ciavarella |
| Area | |
| • Total | 173.36 km2 (66.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 224 m (735 ft) |
| Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 15,388 |
| • Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sannicandresi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 71015 |
| Dialing code | 0882 |
| Patron saint | Sts. Nikander, Marcian and Daria; Virgin Mary |
| Saint day | 17 June, 8 December |
| Website | Official website |
The comune is bordered by those of Apricena, Cagnano Varano, Lesina, Poggio Imperiale and San Marco in Lamis.
In 1945, about 30 Italian members of a tiny Sabbatarian sect converted to Judaism.[3] Most of the gerim emigrated to Israel and reside mainly in the cities of Birya and Safed, although some remain in San Nicandro Garganico today.[3]
Main sights
- The 16th century collegiate church, often incorrectly called "Cathedral"
- Church of San Giorgio in Terravecchia
- Aragonese-Norman Castle
- Remains of the Roman villa at Sant'Annea
See also
- Jews of San Nicandro
- Jewish Sabbatarianism
Notes and references
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)
- Kirsch, Adam (9 November 2010). "Convertito". Tablet Magazine. Retrieved 9 October 2019.
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