San Michele Salentino | |
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Comune di San Michele Salentino | |
Coordinates: 40°38′N17°38′E / 40.633°N 17.633°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province | Brindisi (BR) |
Frazioni | Borgata Ajeni |
Government | |
• Mayor | Giovanni Allegrini |
Area | |
• Total | 26 km2 (10 sq mi) |
Elevation | 153 m (502 ft) |
Population (31 December 2010) [2] | |
• Total | 6,372 |
• Density | 250/km2 (630/sq mi) |
Demonym | Sammichelani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 72018 |
Dialing code | 0831 |
Patron saint | St. Michael Archangel |
Saint day | 29 September |
Website | Official website |
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