Italian comune From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Taranto is a city in the Apulia region of Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Taranto. The population is 201,349. Taranto also has a large port.
Taranto | |
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Comune di Taranto | |
Coordinates: 40°28′N 17°14′E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province | Taranto (TA) |
Frazioni | Talsano, Lido Azzurro, Lama, San Vito |
Government | |
• Mayor | Ippazio Ezio Stefàno |
Area | |
• Total | 217 km2 (84 sq mi) |
Elevation | 15 m (49 ft) |
Population (2001)[2] | |
• Total | 201,349 |
• Density | 930/km2 (2,400/sq mi) |
Demonym | Tarantini or Tarentini |
Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
• Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
Postal code | 74100 |
Dialing code | 099 |
Patron saint | San Cataldo |
Saint day | May 10 |
Website | www.comune.taranto.it |
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