Noci
Comune in Apulia, Italy
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Noci (Nocese: I Nusce) is a city and comune in the Metropolitan city of Bari in the region of Apulia, in southern Italy. It has about twenty thousand inhabitants. Established during the Norman time in Italy, the town developed during the Angevin period. On a west to east line it is located between Gioia del Colle and Alberobello. Most buildings in the town are built in a traditional style and are packed together with few open spaces.
Noci | |
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| Comune di Noci | |
Torre dell'Orologio in piazza Plebiscito | |
 Coat of arms | |
  Noci Location of Noci in Italy  Noci Noci (Apulia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°48′N 17°8′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region |  Apulia |
| Metropolitan city | Bari (BA) |
| Frazioni | Lamadacqua |
| Government | |
| • Mayor | Francesco Intini (Democratic Party) |
| Area | |
• Total | 148 km2 (57 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 424 m (1,391 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2010)[2] | |
• Total | 19,477 |
| • Density | 132/km2 (341/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Nocesi |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 70015 |
| Dialing code | 080 |
| ISTAT code | 072031 |
| Patron saint | Our Lady of Sorrows, Madonna della Croce; St. Roch |
| Saint day | 3 May; First Sunday in September |
| Website | Official website |
