Melendugno | |
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  Location of in Italy  Melendugno (Apulia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°16′N 18°20′E / 40.267°N 18.333°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Apulia |
| Province | Lecce (LE) |
| Frazioni | Borgagne, Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso, Torre Sant'Andrea, Torre Saracena Torre Specchia |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Marco Potì |
| Area | |
| • Total | 92.31 km2 (35.64 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 36 m (118 ft) |
| Population (31-8-2022)[2] | |
| • Total | 10,034 |
| • Density | 110/km2 (280/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Melendugnesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 73026 |
| Dialing code | 0832 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicetas the Goth |
| Saint day | Second Sunday in September |
| Website | Official website |
Melendugno (Salentino: Melendugnu or Malandugnu) is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
It is known for its marine, which are bathing beaches on the Adriatic Sea: Roca Vecchia, San Foca, Torre dell'Orso and Torre Sant'Andrea, which were awarded the Blue Flag beach prize for the water quality. Melendugno also includes the frazione of Borgagne.
