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Salento | |
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Comune di Salento | |
Coordinates: 40°15′N15°11′E / 40.250°N 15.183°E Coordinates: 40°15′N15°11′E / 40.250°N 15.183°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Campania |
Province | Salerno (SA) |
Frazioni | Fasana, Maroccia, Palazza |
Area | |
• Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) |
Elevation | 420 m (1,380 ft) |
Population (1 April 2009) [2] | |
• Total | 2,049 |
• Density | 89/km2 (230/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Salentini |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 84070 |
Dialing code | 0974 |
ISTAT code | 065115 |
Patron saint | Santa Barbara |
Saint day | 4 December (votivo 29 July) |
Website | Official website |
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