| San Pietro Vernotico | |
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| Comune | |
| Comune di San Pietro Vernotico | |
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Church of San Pietro Vernotico
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| Location of San Pietro Vernotico in Italy | |
| Coordinates: 40°29′N 18°03′E / 40.483°N 18.050°ECoordinates: 40°29′N 18°03′E / 40.483°N 18.050°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |
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| Province / Metropolitan city | Brindisi (BR) |
| Frazioni | Campo di Mare |
| Area | |
| • Total | 46 km2 (18 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 26 m (85 ft) |
| Population | |
| • Total | 15,019 |
| • Density | 330/km2 (850/sq mi) |
| Demonym(s) | Sanpietrani |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 72027 |
| Dialing code | 0831 |
| Patron saint | Peter |
| Saint day | June 29 |
San Pietro Vernotico is a town and comune in the province of Brindisi and region of Apulia, on the south-east coast of Italy. Its main economic activities are tourism and the growing of olives and grapes. It was the site of a substantial Messapian community c. 500 BC