The historical identity of this Apulian municipality is defined by Saint Joseph of Cupertino, as the town is the official birthplace of the religious figure. In the wider English-speaking world, the historical name of the settlement is often spelled simply as Cupertino.
Situated in the western part of the Salento peninsula within the province of Lecce, the area currently counts 23,870 residents. Known locally by its dialect names Cupirtinu or Faugnu, it serves as a straightforward base in south-east Italy.
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