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Melendugno
Comune in Apulia, Italy / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Melendugno (Salentino: Melendugnu or Malandugnu) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
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Melendugno | |
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Coordinates: 40°16′N 18°20′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | ![]() |
Province | Lecce (LE) |
Frazioni | Borgagne, Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso, Torre Sant'Andrea, Torre Saracena Torre Specchia |
Government | |
• Mayor | Marco Potì |
Area | |
• Total | 92.31 km2 (35.64 sq mi) |
Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
Population (31-8-2022)[2] | |
• Total | 10,034 |
• Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
Demonym | Melendugnesi |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 73026 |
Dialing code | 0832 |
Patron saint | St. Nicetas the Goth |
Saint day | Second Sunday in September |
Website | Official website |
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It is known for its marine, which are bathing beaches on the Adriatic Sea: Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso and Torre Sant'Andrea, which were awarded the Blue Flag beach prize for the water quality. Melendugno also includes the frazione of Borgagne.