Minervino Murge

Minervino Murge
Comune
Comune di Minervino Murge

Coat of arms
Minervino Murge

Location of Minervino Murge in Italy

Coordinates: 41°6′N 16°5′E / 41.100°N 16.083°E / 41.100; 16.083
Country Italy
Region  Apulia
Province / Metropolitan city Barletta-Andria-Trani (BT)
Government
  Mayor Mario Gennaro Superbo
Area
  Total 255.38 km2 (98.60 sq mi)
Elevation 445 m (1,460 ft)
Population (31 December 2010)
  Total 9,528
  Density 37/km2 (97/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Minervinesi
Time zone CET (UTC+1)
  Summer (DST) CEST (UTC+2)
Postal code 76013
Dialing code 0883
Patron saint St. Michael Archangel
Saint day 29 September

Minervino Murge is a town and comune in the province of Barletta-Andria-Trani and region of Apulia in southern Italy, lying on the western flank of the Murgia Barese mountain chain. It is 16 kilometres (10 mi) south of Canosa di Puglia and 17 kilometres (11 mi) north of Spinazzola, in the Alta Murgia National Park.

The town's economy is based mainly on agriculture and herding. The karstic geology of the area has conditioned its main crops: grapes, olives, wheat and almonds.

Main sights

Not far are the Caves of Altamura.

Twin towns


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