Sternatia

Sternatia (Griko: Χώρα, translit. Chòra) is a small town and comune in the province of Lecce, Apulia, southern Italy. It is one of the nine towns of Grecìa Salentina where the greek dialect Griko is spoken.

Sternatia Griko: Chòra
Comune
Comune di Sternatia
Coat of arms
Location of Sternatia
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Coordinates: 40°13′N 18°14′E
Country	Italy
Region	Apulia
Province	Lecce (LE)
Frazioni	Caprarica di Lecce, Martignano, San Donato di Lecce, Soleto, Zollino
Government
• Mayor	Pantaleo Conte
Area [1]
• Total	16 km2 (6 sq mi)
Elevation	73 m (240 ft)
Population  (November 2008)[2]
• Total	2,496
• Density	160/km2 (400/sq mi)
Demonym	Sternatesi
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	73010
Dialing code	0836
ISTAT code	075080
Patron saint	St. George
Saint day	22 August
Website	Official website