Stigliano
Stigliano (Lucano: Stëgghiànë, Latin: Stilianum) is a town and comune in the province of Matera, in the Basilicata region of southern Italy.
Stigliano | |
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| Comune di Stigliano | |
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Coat of arms | |
Location of Stigliano | |
Stigliano Location of Stigliano in Italy Stigliano Stigliano (Basilicata) | |
| Coordinates: 40°24′N 16°14′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Basilicata |
| Province | Matera (MT) |
| Frazioni | Calvera, Caputo, Carpinello, Gannano, Santo Spirito, Serra di Croce |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco Micucci |
| Area | |
| • Total | 211.15 km2 (81.53 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 909 m (2,982 ft) |
| Population (March 2008) | |
| • Total | 5,037 |
| • Density | 24/km2 (62/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Stiglianesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 75018 |
| Dialing code | 0835 |
| Patron saint | St. Anthony of Padua |
| Saint day | 13 June |
| Website | Official website |
The name is likely of Byzantine origin, stemming from "Stylianos", a Greek name with a Latin ending.
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