Leporano

Leporano (Salentino: Luprànë) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. The municipality of Leporano is a little maritime town at the Ionian Sea.

Leporano

Lupranu
Comune di Leporano
Location of Leporano
Leporano
Location of Leporano in Italy
Leporano
Leporano (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°23′N 17°20′E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceTaranto (TA)
FrazioniMarina di Leporano
Government
  MayorAngelo D'Abramo
Area
  Total15 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation
47 m (154 ft)
Population
 (28 February 2017)[2]
  Total8,082
  Density540/km2 (1,400/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Leporanesi (Lupranisi in local dialect)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
74020
Dialing code099
Patron saintSt. Emygdius
Saint day5 August
WebsiteOfficial website

The noble family of the princes of Leporano is named after the town.

Main sights

Sights include the fortress Castello Muscettola, the Saturo watch tower and the port of Pirrone.

People

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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