Faggiano
| Faggiano | |
|---|---|
| Comune | |
| Comune di Faggiano | |
  Faggiano Location of Faggiano in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°25′N 17°23′E / 40.417°N 17.383°ECoordinates: 40°25′N 17°23′E / 40.417°N 17.383°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |
 Apulia |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Taranto (TA) |
| Frazioni | San Crispieri |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Domenico Sgobba (center-left) |
| Area | |
| • Total | 20.91 km2 (8.07 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 56 m (184 ft) |
| Population (31-12-13 ISTAT)[1] | |
| • Total | 3,568 |
| • Density | 170/km2 (440/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Faggianotti or Faggianesi |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 74020 |
| Dialing code | 099 |
| Patron saint | San Giuseppe |
| Saint day | 19 March |
| Website | |
Faggiano is a town and comune in the Taranto province in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. Faggiano is member of the Unione dei Comuni di Montedoro, established in September 2002.
Physical geography
The town is mainly located along a hill. It is from 20 to 147 metres (66 to 482 ft) above sea level. The town is on the southern side of Monte Doro, a not so high hill part of Murgia and partially covered by a pinewood.
References
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