| Uggiano la Chiesa | ||
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| Comune | ||
| Comune di Uggiano la Chiesa | ||
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Mother Church of Uggiano
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| Location of Uggiano la Chiesa in Italy | ||
| Coordinates: 40°06′N 18°27′E / 40.100°N 18.450°E | ||
| Country | Italy | |
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| Province / Metropolitan city | Lecce (LE) | |
| Frazioni | Casamassella | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 14 km2 (5 sq mi) | |
| Elevation | 77 m (253 ft) | |
| Population (1 January 2007) | ||
| • Total | 4,311 | |
| • Density | 310/km2 (800/sq mi) | |
| Demonym(s) | Uggianesi | |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) | |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) | |
| Postal code | 73020 | |
| Dialing code | 0836 | |
| Patron saint | St. Mary Magdelene | |
| Saint day | July 22 | |
| Website | Official website | |
Uggiano la Chiesa is a town and comune in the province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.
About 4 kilometres (2.5 mi) outside the town is the menhir of San Giovanni Malcantone, standing at more than 4 metres (13 ft).