Morciano di Leuca | |
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Comune di Morciano di Leuca | |
Mother Church of Morciano di Leuca | |
Coordinates: 39°51′N18°19′E / 39.850°N 18.317°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province | Lecce (LE) |
Frazioni | Barbarano del Capo, Marina di Torre Vado |
Government | |
• Mayor | Lorenzo Ricchiuti |
Area | |
• Total | 13.57 km2 (5.24 sq mi) |
Elevation | 130 m (430 ft) |
Population (31 August 2020) [2] | |
• Total | 3,121 |
• Density | 230/km2 (600/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Morcianesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 73040 |
Dialing code | 0833 |
Patron saint | Saint John the Merciful |
Saint day | 23 January |
Website | Official website |
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