Melpignano, Italy

Melpignano, Italy

Melpignano Italy

Melpignano (Griko: Lipignana; Salentino: Merpignanu) is a small town and municipality in the province of Lecce in Apulia, Italy. It is one of the nine towns that make up Grecìa Salentina. Melpignano has a population of 2,209 inhabitants (called Melpignanesi) and covers an area of 10.93 square kilometers (4.22 sq mi), with a population density of 202.1 inhabitants per square kilometer. The municipality stands 89 meters (292 ft) above sea level. There are 84 industrial firms employing 474 people, accounting for 60.69% of the total workforce. There are 50 service firms employing 165 people, or 21.13% of the total workers. There are also 39 firms employing 89 people, equal to 11.40% of the total workforce. In addition, 23 administrative offices employ 53 workers, representing 6.79% of all workers.
Recommended airport
Lecce (LCC)
Nearby destinations
  • Otranto, Apulia a 16.94 km
  • Ugento a 27.83 km
  • Gallipoli a 27.84 km