Taurisano | ||
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Comune | ||
Comune di Taurisano | ||
![]() Top left:Church of Santa Maria di Strada, Top middle:Megalith of Specchia Silva and Sanjetti Menhir, Top right:Painting picture of Santa Maria Strada in Trasfiguraziane Cathedral, Bottom left:Taurisano Ducale Palace, Bottom right:Trasfiguraziane Cathedral
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Location of Taurisano in Italy | ||
Coordinates: 39°57′N 18°10′E / 39.950°N 18.167°E | ||
Country | Italy | |
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Province / Metropolitan city | Lecce (LE) | |
Government | ||
• Mayor | Lucio Di Seclì | |
Area | ||
• Total | 23 km2 (9 sq mi) | |
Elevation | 110 m (360 ft) | |
Population (31 December 2010) | ||
• Total | 12,675 | |
• Density | 550/km2 (1,400/sq mi) | |
Demonym(s) | Taurisanesi | |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
Postal code | 73056 | |
Dialing code | 0833 | |
Patron saint | St. Stephen | |
Saint day | 3 August | |
Website | Official website |
Taurisano is a town and comune in the province of Lecce, in the Apulia region of south-east Italy. It is located in the Salento area.
As of December 2010[update], the population was 12,675. Nearby towns are Acquarica del Capo, Casarano, Ruffano and Ugento.
The town of Taurisano is the place of birth of the philosopher Giulio Cesare Vanini.