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Rutigliano

Coordinates: 40°56′N 16°54′E / 40.933°N 16.900°E / 40.933; 16.900
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Rutigliano
Comune di Rutigliano
Castle of Rutigliano
Castle of Rutigliano
Coat of arms of Rutigliano
Location of Rutigliano
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Rutigliano is located in Italy
Rutigliano
Rutigliano
Location of Rutigliano in Italy
Rutigliano is located in Apulia
Rutigliano
Rutigliano
Rutigliano (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°56′N 16°54′E / 40.933°N 16.900°E / 40.933; 16.900
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
Metropolitan cityBari (BA)
Government
 • MayorRoberto Romagno
Area
 • Total53.85 km2 (20.79 sq mi)
Elevation
125 m (410 ft)
Population
 (28 June 2016)[2]
 • Total18,644
 • Density350/km2 (900/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Rutiglianese
(plural: rutiglianesi)
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
70018
Dialing code080
Patron saintSt. Nicholas
Saint day6 December
WebsiteOfficial website

Rutigliano (Italian pronunciation: [ˈrutiʎʎaːno]; Barese: Retegghiéne) is a town and commune in the Metropolitan City of Bari, Apulia, southern Italy.

Main sights

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  • Norman castle (11th century), built above a pre-existing Byzantine watchtower or fortification.
  • Collegiate church of Santa Maria della Colonna
  • Church of Sant'Andrea
  • Church of San Vincenzo
  • Post Office

References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ Population statistics from ISTAT