Diso

Diso (Salentino: Disu; Greek: Dhyssos) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

Diso
Comune
Comune di Diso
A sequence of colourful lights in the city centre during the Feast of St Philip and St James, the patrons saints of the city.
Location of Diso
Diso
Location of Diso in Italy
Diso
Diso (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°1′N 18°24′E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
FrazioniMarittima, Marina di Marittima
Government
 • MayorAntonella Carrozzo
Area
 • Total11.42 km2 (4.41 sq mi)
Elevation
99 m (325 ft)
Population
 (31 July 2017)[2]
 • Total2,960
 • Density260/km2 (670/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Disini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73030
Dialing code0836
Patron saintSt. Philip and St. James
Saint day1 May
Websitewww.comune.diso.le.it

It has existed since the early 11th century, and features several churches, buildings and squares.

References
  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Population from ISTAT



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