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 | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Leporano | |
Location of Leporano ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 40°23′N 17°20′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province | Taranto (TA) |
Frazioni | Marina di Leporano |
Government | |
• Mayor | Angelo D'Abramo |
Area | |
• Total | 15 km2 (6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 47 m (154 ft) |
Population (28 February 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 8,082 |
• Density | 540/km2 (1,400/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Leporanesi (Lupranisi in local dialect) |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 74020 |
Dialing code | 099 |
Patron saint | St. Emygdius |
Saint day | 5 August |
Website | Official website |
The noble family of the princes of Leporano is named after the town.
Sights include the fortress Castello Muscettola, the Saturo watch tower and the port of Pirrone.
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