Cutrofiano
Cutrofiano (Salentino: Cutrufiànu; Griko: Κουτρουφιάνα translit. Kutrufiàna ) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It is known for its shoes and ceramic production.
Cutrofiano
Griko: Kutrufiàna | |
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| Comune di Cutrofiano | |
Small church of San Giovanni Battista. | |
Location of Cutrofiano | |
Cutrofiano Location of Cutrofiano in Italy Cutrofiano Cutrofiano (Apulia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°07′N 18°12′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Lecce (LE) |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Oriele Rosario Rolli |
| Area | |
| • Total | 56.81 km2 (21.93 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 81 m (266 ft) |
| Population (31 August 2020) | |
| • Total | 8,804 |
| • Density | 150/km2 (400/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Cutrofianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 73020 |
| Dialing code | 0836 |
| Patron saint | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Website | Official website |
Main sights include the Mother Church (Chiesa matrice, 17th century) and that of the Immaculate Conception (18th century). The economy is mostly based on agriculture (olive oil, wine, cereals, tobacco). Cutrofiano is also a center of ceramics craftmanship.
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