Sternatia (Griko: Χώρα, translit. Chòra) is a small town and comune in the province of Lecce, Apulia, southern Italy. It is one of the nine towns of Grecìa Salentina where the greek dialect Griko is spoken.
Sternatia
Griko: Chòra | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Sternatia | |
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Location of Sternatia | |
Sternatia Location of Sternatia in Italy Show map of ItalySternatia Sternatia (Apulia) Show map of Apulia | |
Coordinates: 40°13′N 18°14′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province | Lecce (LE) |
Frazioni | Caprarica di Lecce, Martignano, San Donato di Lecce, Soleto, Zollino |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pantaleo Conte |
Area | |
• Total | 16 km2 (6 sq mi) |
Elevation | 73 m (240 ft) |
Population (November 2008)[2] | |
• Total | 2,496 |
• Density | 160/km2 (400/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Sternatesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 73010 |
Dialing code | 0836 |
ISTAT code | 075080 |
Patron saint | St. George |
Saint day | 22 August |
Website | Official website |
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