San Pietro Vernotico | |
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Comune | |
Comune di San Pietro Vernotico | |
Church of San Pietro Vernotico
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Location of San Pietro Vernotico in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°29′N 18°03′E / 40.483°N 18.050°ECoordinates: 40°29′N 18°03′E / 40.483°N 18.050°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province / Metropolitan city | Brindisi (BR) |
Frazioni | Campo di Mare |
Area | |
• Total | 46 km2 (18 sq mi) |
Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
Population | |
• Total | 15,019 |
• Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Sanpietrani |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 72027 |
Dialing code | 0831 |
Patron saint | Peter |
Saint day | June 29 |
San Pietro Vernotico is a town and comune in the province of Brindisi and region of Apulia, on the south-east coast of Italy. Its main economic activities are tourism and the growing of olives and grapes. It was the site of a substantial Messapian community c. 500 BC