Putignano

For the civil parish of Teramo, see Putignano (Teramo).
Putignano
Comune
Comune di Putignano
Coat of arms of Putignano
Coat of arms
Putignano

Location of Putignano in Italy

Coordinates: 40°51′N 17°7′E / 40.850°N 17.117°E / 40.850; 17.117
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province / Metropolitan city Bari
Frazioni Bacano, Chiancarosa, Gorgo di Mola, Marchione, Parco Grande, San Michele, San Michele in Monte Laureto, San Pietro Piturno
Government
  Mayor Gianvincenzo Angelini De Miccolis
Area
  Total 99.11 km2 (38.27 sq mi)
Elevation 372 m (1,220 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 27,394
  Density 280/km2 (720/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Putignanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 70017
Dialing code 080
Patron saint Saint Stephen
Saint day 3 August
Website Official website

Putignano (Putignàane in Bari dialect) is a town and comune in the province of Bari and region of Apulia, Italy.

Economy

In the past, the economy of the city was principally based on agriculture, but in more recent times the population has transformed it into an industrial centre. Numerous families have founded companies in industries such as food production (taralli are one example) and the manufacture of dresses for wedding and children's religious functions.

Culture

Putignano is well known for its Carnival, which is the oldest (dating to 1394) and longest-lasting Italian carnival, as it starts the day after Christmas and finishes the day before Ash Wednesday. There are four Carnival parades, three taking place on the last month's Sundays and one in the evening of the last day of carnival, Shrove Tuesday. As of 2005, the Carnival Foundation added a summer parade that usually takes place in July.

The name of the city has also been given to an asteroid of this solar system, 7665 Putignano.

Transport

The town is served by Putignano railway station, with regional services to Bari and Martina Franca.

References

  1. Population from ISTAT
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