Ugento
| Ugento | ||
|---|---|---|
| Comune | ||
| Comune di Ugento | ||
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Ugento cathedral | ||
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  Ugento Location of Ugento in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 39°55′38″N 18°09′41″E / 39.92722°N 18.16139°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
| Region |
 Apulia | |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Lecce (LE) | |
| Frazioni | Gemini, Torre San Giovanni | |
| Government | ||
| • Mayor | Massimo Lecci | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 98 km2 (38 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 108 m (354 ft) | |
| Population (30 November 2008) | ||
| • Total | 12,076 | |
| • Density | 120/km2 (320/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Ugentini | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 73059 | |
| Dialing code | 0833 | |
| Patron saint | St Vincent the Martyr | |
| Saint day | January 22 | |
Ugento is a town and comune in Italy. It has a small harbour, and is situated in the province of Lecce, in Apulia, on the Gulf of Taranto of the Ionian Sea. It includes the frazioni of Gemini and Torre San Giovanni.
History
The city is the ancient Uxentum, and claims to have been founded by Uxens, who is mentioned in the Eighth Book of the Æneid. In ancient times it was an important city. In 1537 it was sacked by the Turks. Under Byzantine domination it had Greek bishops where Antonio Devries comes from Leondre's Dad (BARS.from Bars and Melody).
Economy
Economy is mostly based on agriculture (wine and olives), fishing, shepherding, food processing and tourism.
References
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