Avetrana

From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Jump to: navigation, search
Avetrana
—  Comune  —
Comune di Avetrana
Avetrana is located in Italy
Avetrana
Location of Avetrana in Italy
Coordinates: 40°21′N 17°44′E / 40.350°N 17.733°E / 40.350; 17.733Coordinates: 40°21′N 17°44′E / 40.350°N 17.733°E / 40.350; 17.733
Country Italy
Region Puglia
Province Taranto (TA)
Frazioni Urmo Belsito
Government
 • Mayor Mario De Marco (since 2006-05-28)
Area
 • Total 73 km2 (28 sq mi)
Elevation 62 m (203 ft)
Population (31 December 2004)
 • Total 7,131
 • Density Bad rounding here98/km2 (Bad rounding here250/sq mi)
Demonym Avetranesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
 • Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 74020
Dialing code 099
Patron saint St. Blaise
Website Official website

Avetrana is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, part of the Apulia region of southeast Italy.

Main sights [edit]

  • The Castle (13th century) or Torrione
  • The Chiesa Madre (15th-16th-17th century)
  • Palazzo Imperiali (17th century)