Taranto
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| Taranto | |
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| — Comune — | |
| Comune di Taranto | |
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| Coordinates: 40°28′21″N 17°14′01″E / 40.4725°N 17.2336°ECoordinates: 40°28′21″N 17°14′01″E / 40.4725°N 17.2336°E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Puglia |
| 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) | |
| • Total | 201,349 |
| • Density | 927.9/km2 (2,403/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Tarantini or Tarentini |
| Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
| • Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
| Postal code | 74100 |
| Dialing code | 099 |
| Patron saint | San Cataldo |
| Saint day | May 10 |
| Website | www.comune.taranto.it |
Taranto is a city in the Apulia region of Italy. It is the capital of the Province of Taranto. 201,349 people live there. Taranto also has a large port.
