Taranto

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
Comune
Comune di Taranto
Flag Coat of arms
Location of Taranto
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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 [1]
• 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