Diso (Salentino: Disu; Greek: Dhyssos) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
Diso
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Comune | |
| Comune di Diso | |
A sequence of colourful lights in the city centre during the Feast of St Philip and St James, the patrons saints of the city. | |
Location of Diso ![]() | |
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| Coordinates: 40°1′N 18°24′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Lecce (LE) |
| Frazioni | Marittima, Marina di Marittima |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Antonella Carrozzo |
| Area | |
| • Total | 11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Population (31 July 2017)[2] | |
| • Total | 2,960 |
| • Density | 260/km2 (670/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Disini |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 73030 |
| Dialing code | 0836 |
| Patron saint | St. Philip and St. James |
| Saint day | 1 May |
| Website | www |
It has existed since the early 11th century, and features several churches, buildings and squares.
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