Cagnano Varano

Cagnano Varano
Comune
Comune di Cagnano Varano

The Altar of St Michael the Archangel, in the grotto named after him

Coat of arms
Cagnano Varano

Location of Cagnano Varano in Italy

Coordinates: 41°50′N 15°46′E / 41.833°N 15.767°E / 41.833; 15.767
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province / Metropolitan city Foggia (FG)
Frazioni Porto di Capojale, Bagno di Varano, San Nicola Imbuti
Government
  Mayor Paolino Claudio Costanzucci
Area
  Total 158.83 km2 (61.32 sq mi)
Elevation 175 m (574 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)[1]
  Total 7,697
  Density 48/km2 (130/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Cagnanesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 71010
Dialing code 0884
Patron saint Michael the Archangel, Catald
Saint day 8 May, 10 May
Website Official website

Cagnano Varano is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It occupies a commanding position above the Lago di Varano, and is part of the Gargano National Park. The economy is mostly based on agriculture, fishing and tourism.

Sights include the karstic grotto of San Michele, which has been frequented since the Old Stone Age. It is now consecrated as a Roman Catholic chapel.

References

  1. All demographics and other statistics from the Italian statistical institute (Istat)

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