Botrugno

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

Botrugno
Comune di Botrugno
Location of Botrugno
Botrugno is located in Italy
Botrugno
Botrugno
Location of Botrugno in Italy
Botrugno is located in Apulia
Botrugno
Botrugno
Botrugno (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°4′N 18°19′E
CountryItaly
Region Apulia
ProvinceLecce (LE)
FrazioniSan Cassiano, Sanarica, Scorrano, Supersano
Area
  Total9 km2 (3 sq mi)
Elevation
92 m (302 ft)
Population
 (November 2008)[2]
  Total2,936
  Density330/km2 (840/sq mi)
DemonymBotrugnesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
73020
Dialing code0836
ISTAT code075009
Patron saintSaint Oronzo
Saint day26 August
WebsiteOfficial website

The main sight is the marquisal palace, which was erected in 16th century and restored during the 17th century. It was Castriota Scanderbeg family in 1725 who built the baroque-style balcony.

References

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



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