Margherita di Savoia, Apulia
For other uses, see Margherita di Savoia (disambiguation).
| Margherita di Savoia | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di Margherita di Savoia | |
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  Margherita di Savoia Location of Margherita di Savoia in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 41°22′N 16°9′E / 41.367°N 16.150°ECoordinates: 41°22′N 16°9′E / 41.367°N 16.150°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province / Metropolitan city | Barletta-Andria-Trani |
| Government | |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 36.35 km2 (14.03 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1 m (3 ft) |
| Population (31 May 2007)[1] | |
| • Total | 12,613 |
| • Density | 350/km2 (900/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Margheritani or Salinari |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code |
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| Dialing code | 0883 |
| Patron saint | San Salvatore, Maria Addolorata |
| Saint day | August 6 |
| Website | Official website |
Margherita di Savoia is a town and comune in the Province of Barletta-Andria-Trani (Apulia, southern Italy). It was given this name in 1879 in honour of Queen Margherita of Savoy, who had an important love affair in the town; previously it had been known as Saline di Barletta.
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