Parabita Explained

Parabita
Official Name:Comune di Parabita
Native Name:Griko

Greek, Modern (1453-);: Bàusta

Shield Alt:Coat of arms of Parabita
Pushpin Label Position:left
Coordinates:40.05°N 26°W
Province: (LE)
Area Total Km2:20
Population Footnotes:[1]
Population Total:9477
Population As Of:30 November 2008
Population Demonym:Parabitani
Elevation M:80
Saint:Santa Maria della Coltura
Postal Code:73052
Area Code:0833
Istat:075059
Frazioni:Alezio, Collepasso, Matino, Tuglie

Parabita is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.

The town is the home of Banca Popolare di Lecce (ex-Banca Popolare di Parabita e Aradeo), which was merged with other bank to form Banca Popolare Pugliese.

Its history goes back to prehistoric times; neolithic era huts were uncovered but archeologists say there was a human presence here even before that.

Notes and References

  1. Population from ISTAT