Melissano

Melissano
—  Comune  —
Comune di Melissano
Melissano Location of Melissano in Italy
Coordinates: 39°58′N 18°08′E / 39.967°N 18.133°E / 39.967; 18.133Coordinates: 39°58′N 18°08′E / 39.967°N 18.133°E / 39.967; 18.133
Country	Italy
Region	Apulia
Province	Lecce (LE)
Government
- Mayor	Roberto Falconieri
Area
- Total	12 km2 (4.6 sq mi)
Elevation	59 m (194 ft)
Population (31 December 2004)[1]
- Total	7,495
- Density	624.6/km2 (1,617.7/sq mi)
Demonym	Melissanesi
Time zone	CET (UTC+1)
- Summer (DST)	CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code	73040
Dialing code	0833
Patron saint	St. Anthony of Padua
Saint day	June 13
Website	Official website

Melissano (Greek: Melissane) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, part of the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

References

1. ^ All demographics and other statistics: Italian statistical institute Istat.