Cagnano Varano

Cagnano Varano (Pugliese: Cagnano) is a town and comune in the province of Foggia in the Apulia region of southeast Italy. It occupies a commanding position above the Lago di Varano, and is part of the Gargano National Park. The economy is mostly based on agriculture, fishing and tourism.

Cagnano Varano
Comune
Comune di Cagnano Varano
The Altar of St Michael the Archangel, in the grotto named after him
Coat of arms
Location of Cagnano Varano
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Coordinates: 41°50′N 15°46′E
Country	Italy
Region	Apulia
Province	Foggia (FG)
Frazioni	Porto di Capojale, Bagno di Varano, San Nicola Imbuti
Government
• Mayor	Claudio Costanzucci
Area [1]
• Total	166.84 km2 (64.42 sq mi)
Elevation	175 m (574 ft)
Population  (28 February 2017)[2]
• Total	7,266
• Density	44/km2 (110/sq mi)
Demonym	Cagnanesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	71010
Dialing code	0884
Patron saint	Michael the Archangel, Catald
Saint day	8 May, 10 May
Website	Official website

Sights include the karstic grotto of San Michele, which has been frequented since the Old Stone Age. It is now consecrated as a Roman Catholic chapel.