Martignano
| Martignano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Martignano | |
|
Piazza Palmieri at Martignano | |
  Martignano Location of Martignano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°14′N 18°15′E / 40.233°N 18.250°ECoordinates: 40°14′N 18°15′E / 40.233°N 18.250°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |
 Apulia |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Lecce (LE) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Luigi Sergio |
| Area | |
| • Total | 6 km2 (2 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 99 m (325 ft) |
| Population (November 2008)[1] | |
| • Total | 1,784 |
| • Density | 300/km2 (770/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Martignanesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 73020 |
| Dialing code | 0832 |
| Patron saint | San Pantaleone |
| Saint day | 26–27 July |
| Website | Official website |
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Martignano is a small town and comune of 1,770 inhabitants in the province of Lecce in Apulia, Italy. It is part of Salento and is one of the nine towns of Grecìa Salentina, an area where an ancient Greek dialect is spoken.
Famous people
Marquess Giuseppe Palmieri (Martignano, 1721 – Naples, 1793) was one of the most important figures of the Enlightenment in Southern Italy.
Twinnings
Kafar Matta, Lebanon
Honorary citizens
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