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Carovigno (Carovignese: ; ) is a town and municipality () in the province of Brindisi and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. The town of Carovigno has a population of 17,000 residents. Being located in upper Salento, Carovigno is renowned for its production of olive oil. Additionally, the city offers several local opportunities for tourists, including its close proximity to the sea, the beautiful landscapes of Apulia, and the cultural depth of Salento. thumb|Sea view in Carovigno Each year Carovigno receives many tourists from several other countries (such as Germany and England). The touri

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Carovigno is a town of about 17,000 people in southern Italy's Apulia region, located in upper Salento and known for its olive oil production. The town attracts international tourists with its proximity to the sea, scenic landscapes, and the rich cultural heritage of the Salento area.

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Key facts

Italian comune.name
Carovigno
Italian comune.official_name
Comune di Carovigno
Italian comune.image_skyline
20070425.RiservaTorreGuaceto.jpg
Italian comune.image_caption
The State Natural Preserve of Torre Guaceto
Italian comune.image_shield
Carovigno-Stemma.png
Italian comune.pushpin_label_position
left
Italian comune.province
Brindisi (BR)
Italian comune.frazioni
Pantanagianni, Serranova, Specchiolla, Torre Santa Sabina
Italian comune.mayor
Massimo Lanzillotti
Italian comune.area_total_km2
106.62
Italian comune.population_total
17120
Italian comune.population_as_of
31 December 2017
Italian comune.population_demonym
Carovignesi
Italian comune.elevation_m
172
Italian comune.saint
Maria S.Sma di Belvedere, Sts. James and Philip
Italian comune.day
Monday, Tuesday and Saturday after Easter
Italian comune.postal_code
72012
Italian comune.area_code
0831

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Wikidata facts

Instance of
comune of Italy
Official name
Carovigno
Country
Italy
Population
16917
Area
106.62
Elevation
172
Time zone
UTC+01:00
Shares border with
San Michele Salentino
Image
Carovignopanorama.jpg
Dialing code
0831
Licence plate code
BR
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twinned administrative body
Corfu
Commons category
Carovigno
postal code
72012
native label
Carovigno
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  • Physical and political geography
  • Main sights
  • International relations
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Carovigno (Carovignese: ; ) is a town and municipality () in the province of Brindisi and region of Apulia, in southern Italy. The town of Carovigno has a population of 17,000 residents. Being located in upper Salento, Carovigno is renowned for its production of olive oil. Additionally, the city offers several local opportunities for tourists, including its close proximity to the sea, the beautiful landscapes of Apulia, and the cultural depth of Salento. thumb|Sea view in Carovigno Each year Carovigno receives many tourists from several other countries (such as Germany and England). The tourist sector has begun to flourish over the past few years as the city is slowly beginning to develop and neighbouring areas, such as Ostuni, have also recently become popular travel destinations.

==Physical and political geography== Carovigno is in the northern part of Salento.

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