a seaport-town of Naples, province of Capitanata, stands at the head of a gulf of the same name, 19 miles S.W. of the promontory of Gargano, and 20 N.E. of Foggia; N. Lat. 41. 58., E. Long. 15. 56. This town is remarkable for its regularity and symmetry, and although many of the houses are unfinished, and some in a ruinous condition, it has an air of grandeur and uniformity seldom to be met with. The main thoroughfare is a long and wide street, extending from one gate to another; for the city is walled on all sides. Besides two gates to the land side, there are two others leading to the harbour, which is very safe, being protected towards the N. by a small breakwater; but on account of the little depth of water, it is accessible only to the smallest vessels. The town is also defended by round bastions, and by a strong castle, with a ditch and drawbridge, which commands the harbour. The inhabitants are cleanly and industrious, unlike the general character of the Italians, but their numbers have been much reduced by reason of the malaria arising from the neighbouring marshes. Since the recent draining of these marshes, however, the town has become more healthy. A considerable trade is carried on in salt, corn, and fruits, especially oranges. At the distance of a mile to the S.W. stood the ancient Sipontum, which was a Roman colony, and of which the only remains are two ancient pillars and a Saracen church, which is still the cathedral of the archbishop. The modern town was founded by King Manfredi in 1266, and, though called by him Novum Sipontum, it afterwards took the name of its founder, which it still bears. Pop. 5000.