| Native name | Griko: Bàusta |
|---|---|
| Coordinates | 40°3′N 18°8′E |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | (LE) |
| Area total | 20 km² |
| Population total | 9477 |
| Population as of | 30 November 2008 |
| Population demonym | Parabitani |
| Elevation | 80 m |
| Saint | Santa Maria della Coltura |
| Postal code | 73052 |
| Area code | 0833 |
| Website | Official website |
| Istat | 075059 |
| Frazioni | Alezio, Collepasso, Matino, Tuglie |
Parabita is a town and comune in the Italian province of Lecce in the Apulia region of south-east Italy.[citation needed]
The town is the home of Banca Popolare di Lecce (ex-Banca Popolare di Parabita e Aradeo), which was merged with other bank to form Banca Popolare Pugliese.
Its history goes back to prehistoric times; neolithic era huts were uncovered but archeologists say there was a human presence here even before that.