San Pietro Vernotico
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San Pietro Vernotico (Brindisino: Santu Piethru) is a town and comune in the province of Brindisi, Apulia, on the south-east coast of Italy. Its main economic activities are tourism and the growing of olives and grapes. It was the site of a substantial Messapian community c. 500 BC.
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San Pietro Vernotico | |
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Comune di San Pietro Vernotico | |
Coordinates: 40°29′N 18°03′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province | Brindisi (BR) |
Frazioni | Campo di Mare |
Government | |
• Mayor | Pasquale Rizzo |
Area | |
• Total | 46.94 km2 (18.12 sq mi) |
Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Population (1 January 2020)[2] | |
• Total | 13,295 |
• Density | 280/km2 (730/sq mi) |
Demonym | Sanpietrani |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 72027 |
Dialing code | 0831 |
Patron saint | St. Peter |
Saint day | June 29 |
Website | Official website |
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A few kilometers from the town there is the seaside resort of Campo di Mare, which is part of the municipality.[3]