Ostuni
Ostuni | |
|---|---|
| Comune di Ostuni | |
Panorama of Ostuni | |
Location of Ostuni | |
| Coordinates: 40°44′N 17°35′E / 40.733°N 17.583°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Brindisi (BR) |
| Frazioni | Barbagianni, Boccadoro, Cavallerizza, Cervarolo, Chiobbica, Costa Merlata, Deserto Parco Monsignore, Fantese, Galante, Giovannarolla, Grotta Figazzano, Monticelli, Pascarosa, Pilone, Pinto, Ramunno, Refrigerio, Rosa Marina, Villanova. |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Angelo Pomes (Center-left coalition) |
| Area | |
• Total | 223 km2 (86 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 207 m (679 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2017) | |
• Total | 31,197 |
| • Density | 140/km2 (360/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Ostunesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 72017 |
| Dialing code | 0831 |
| Patron saint | Orontius of Lecce |
| Saint day | August 26 |
| Website | Official website |
Ostuni (Barese: Ostune; Salentino: Stune) is a city and comune, located about 8 km from the coast, in the province of Brindisi, region of Apulia, Italy. The town has a population of about 32,000 during the winter, but can swell to 200,000 inhabitants during summer, being among the main towns attracting tourists in Apulia. It also has a continuous British and German immigrant community and an industrial zone. The region is a producer of high quality olive oil and wine.