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Where is Taranto, Italy

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Taranto is located in southern Italy, in the Apulia region between the Ionian Sea and two natural bays. It sits on a coastal plain with important waterways. Taranto is near cities like Bari, Brindisi, Matera, and Lecce. The city covers about 249 square kilometers and has a population of around 190,000 people. Its coordinates are approximately 40.47°N latitude and 17.23°E longitude. Taranto is famous for its large naval port, old town on an island, historic bridges, and seafood culture.

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Taranto City Facts, Italy

Country	Italy
Region	Apulia (Puglia)
Province	Taranto
City Status	Municipality (Comune), provincial capital
Established	Greek origins (founded as Taras, 8th century BC)
Geographic Position	Southern Italy, Ionian Sea coast
Coordinates	40.47° N, 17.23° E
Total Area	250 km²
Population	195,000
Elevation	15 m
Area Code	+39 099
Postal Code / ZIP Code	74121–74123
Time Zone	Central European Time (CET, UTC+01:00)
Currency	Euro (€)
Main Industries	Steel production, Port services, Naval industry, Tourism
Transportation	Commercial port, rail hub, regional road network
Climate	Mediterranean
Famous Attractions	National Archaeological Museum of Taranto (MARTA), Aragonese Castle, Old Town, Ponte Girevole
Known For	Ancient Greek heritage, major naval base, industrial port
Website	https://www.comune.taranto.it

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