San Marzano di San Giuseppe

San Marzano di San Giuseppe (Arbëreshë Albanian: Shën Marcani) is a town and comune in the Province of Taranto, in the Italian region of Apulia. Alongside Casalvecchio di Puglia and Chieuti, it is one of the Arbëreshë communities still existing in Apulia.

San Marzano di San Giuseppe
Comune di San Marzano di San Giuseppe
Location of San Marzano di San Giuseppe
San Marzano di San Giuseppe
Location of San Marzano di San Giuseppe in Italy
San Marzano di San Giuseppe
San Marzano di San Giuseppe (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°27′N 17°30′E
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceTaranto (TA)
Government
  MayorGiuseppe Tarantino
Area
  Total19 km2 (7 sq mi)
Elevation
134 m (440 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2015)[2]
  Total9,294
  Density490/km2 (1,300/sq mi)
Demonym(s)Sanmarzanesi
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
74020
Dialing code099
Patron saintSt. Joseph
Saint dayMarch 19
WebsiteOfficial website

Economy is based on the cultivation of olive trees and vine.

References

  1. "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. Population data from ISTAT




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