Italy
Puglia
Lecce
Montesano Salentino is a comune in the provincia of Lecce, Puglia with a population of 2,613 as of 2025. The comune was previously known as Montesano.
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Address
Via Monticelli 45
73030 Montesano Salentino
Map
Historical Names
Montesano→Montesano Salentino
Changed on January 29, 1864
Località
Each Italian comune is divided into località (localities), which include centri abitati (populated centers) and nuclei abitati (smaller settlements).
Centro abitato
AltitudePopulation- Montesano Salentino106m2,427
Population and Migration
This chart shows annual resident population and international migration (2001 to present). Not all data is available for every period, so gaps are normal.
The population has grown 255% since 1861.
Cittadinanza per discendenza
Could a line from Montesano Salentino qualify for Italian citizenship?
If your ancestor was born in Montesano Salentino, Italy may recognize you as a citizen under jure sanguinis (citizenship by descent).
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