Info Sheet
| Name | Galatone |
|---|---|
| Province | Lecce |
| Region | Apulia |
| Population | 15.021 |
| Density | 319pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 60m m |
| Climate Zone | C |
About Galatone
Galatone is a municipality of 15.021 inhabitants located in the Lecce province in the Italian region of Apulia in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 319pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 60m metres above the sea level.
Galatone accounts for about 1.89% of the total population in the province of Lecce and about 0.02493% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Galatone
Galatone showcases the Church of Saints Peter and Paul, the Palazzo Marchesale, and the historical center.It exhibits Baroque architecture and historical significance.
The town has its origins in ancient Greek times.
It evolved through Roman, Byzantine, and Norman periods, influencing its cultural legacy.
Climate
Galatone is classified as a Climate Zone C, which means it is a fairly warm location. The local climate is characterized by cold winters and hot but windy summers, with somewhat frequent rainfall spread throughout the year.
The province of Lecce experiences on average 89.21 days of hot temperatures (over 30°C) and 0.51 cold temperature days (<5°C) per year.
Precipitation in the form of rain or snow occurs around 81.36 days per year. There are 24.89 foggy days throughout the year.
The municipality of Galatone enjoys approximately 8.3 hours of sunshine per day. This means that the town experiences an average of 336.61 sunny days in a year.
