Melissano (Salentino: Milissanu; Greek: Melissane) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, part of the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
Melissano
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Comune | |
Comune di Melissano | |
Location of Melissano ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 39°58′N 18°08′E | |
Country | Italy |
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Province | Lecce (LE) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Roberto Falconieri |
Area | |
• Total | 12 km2 (5 sq mi) |
Elevation | 59 m (194 ft) |
Population (31 December 2004)[2] | |
• Total | 7,495 |
• Density | 620/km2 (1,600/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Melissanesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 73040 |
Dialing code | 0833 |
Patron saint | St. Anthony of Padua |
Saint day | June 13 |
Website | Official website |
Apulia · Comuni of the Province of Lecce | ||
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