Montemesola is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, Apulia, southeastern Italy. Montemesola was historically an Arbëreshë settlement. After the inhabitants abandoned the Albanian Greek Orthodox faith they assimilated into the local population.[3]
Montemesola | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Montemesola | |
Location of Montemesola ![]() | |
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Coordinates: 40°34′N 17°20′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province | Taranto (TA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Vito Antonio Punzi |
Area | |
• Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 183 m (600 ft) |
Population (30 November 2017)[2] | |
• Total | 3,836 |
• Density | 240/km2 (620/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Montemesolini |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 74020 |
Dialing code | 099 |
Patron saint | Madonna of the Rosary |
Saint day | 7 October |
Website | Official website |
Apulia · Comuni of the Province of Taranto | |
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Arbëreshë settlements | |
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