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Botrugno

Botrugno is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

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Botrugno
Griko: Botruòduros
Comune di Botrugno
Botrugno
Location of Botrugno in Italy
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Botrugno (Apulia)
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Coordinates: 40°4′N 18°19′E / 40.067°N 18.317°E / 40.067; 18.317
CountryItaly
Region Apulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
FrazioniSan Cassiano, Sanarica, Scorrano, Supersano
Area
 • Total
9 km2 (3.5 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (November 2008)2
 • Total
2,936
 • Density330/km2 (840/sq mi)
DemonymBotrugnesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73020
Dialing code0836
ISTAT code075009
Patron saintSaint Oronzo
Saint day26 August
WebsiteOfficial website

Botrugno (Salentino: Vitrùgna) is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

The main sight is the marquisal palace, which was erected in 16th century and restored during the 17th century. It was Castriota Scanderbeg family in 1725 who built the baroque-style balcony.

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References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Population from ISTAT