Info Sheet
| Name | Gallipoli |
|---|---|
| Province | Lecce |
| Region | Apulia |
| Population | 19.445 |
| Density | 472pp/km² pp/km² |
| Altitude | 12m m |
| Climate Zone | C |
About Gallipoli
Gallipoli is a municipality of 19.445 inhabitants located in the Lecce province in the Italian region of Apulia in Southern Italy.
It has a population density of 472pp/km² people per km² and an altitude of 12m metres above the sea level.
Gallipoli accounts for about 2.45% of the total population in the province of Lecce and about 0.03227% of the overall population of Italy as of 2022.
About Gallipoli
Gallipoli is a seaside town with a historic center on an island, connected to the mainland by a bridge. It has a port, a castle, a cathedral, a sanctuary, a fountain, a museum and several churches and palaces.The town also has a fish market, a beach, and a vibrant nightlife that attracts lots of tourists.
Gallipoli was founded by the Greeks and was part of the colony of Taranto.
It was ruled by the Romans, the Byzantines, the Lombards, the Saracens, the Normans, the Swabians, the Angevins, the Aragonese and the Bourbons. It was part of the Kingdom of Naples and the Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Climate
Gallipoli 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 Gallipoli 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.
