Margherita di Savoia | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Margherita di Savoia | |
Location of Margherita di Savoia in Italy | |
Coordinates: 41°22′N 16°9′E / 41.367°N 16.150°ECoordinates: 41°22′N 16°9′E / 41.367°N 16.150°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province / Metropolitan city | Barletta-Andria-Trani |
Government | |
• Mayor | |
Area | |
• Total | 36.35 km2 (14.03 sq mi) |
Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
Population (31 May 2007) | |
• Total | 12,613 |
• Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Margheritani or Salinari |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | |
Dialing code | 0883 |
Patron saint | San Salvatore, Maria Addolorata |
Saint day | August 6 |
Website | Official website |
Margherita di Savoia is a town and comune in the Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani (Apulia, southern Italy). It was given this name in 1879 in honour of Queen Margherita of Savoy, who had an important love affair in the town; previously it had been known as Saline di Barletta.