Vernole

Vernole (Salentino: Ernule) is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

Vernole
Comune di Vernole
Location of Vernole
Vernole
Location of Vernole in Italy
Vernole
Vernole (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°17′N 18°18′E
CountryItaly
Region Apulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
FrazioniAcaya, Acquarica di Lecce, Pisignano, San Cataldo, Strudà, Vanze
Area
  Total60 km2 (20 sq mi)
Elevation
38 m (125 ft)
Population
 (November 2008)[2]
  Total7,450
  Density120/km2 (320/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Vernolesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73029
Dialing code0832
ISTAT code075093
Patron saintSant'Anna and San Gioacchino
Saint day26 July
WebsiteOfficial website

The commune includes the village of Acaya, a fortified village with a castle.

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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