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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