Uggiano la Chiesa

Uggiano la Chiesa
Comune
Comune di Uggiano la Chiesa

Mother Church of Uggiano

Coat of arms
Uggiano la Chiesa

Location of Uggiano la Chiesa in Italy

Coordinates: 40°06′N 18°27′E / 40.100°N 18.450°E / 40.100; 18.450
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province / Metropolitan city Lecce (LE)
Frazioni Casamassella
Area
  Total 14 km2 (5 sq mi)
Elevation 77 m (253 ft)
Population (1 January 2007)
  Total 4,311
  Density 310/km2 (800/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Uggianesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 73020
Dialing code 0836
Patron saint St. Mary Magdelene
Saint day July 22
Website Official website

Uggiano la Chiesa is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

Main sights

About 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) outside the town is the menhir of San Giovanni Malcantone, standing at more than 4 metres (13 ft).

Twin towns

References



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