🏛️ Taranto

Italy · Europe · 40.47°N, 17.24°E

Taranto, historically also called Tarent in English, is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy on the Gulf of Taranto. It is the capital of the province of Taranto, serving as an important commercial port as well as the main base of the Italian navy. With a population of 185,112 as of 2026, Taranto is the second-largest city in Apulia.

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Country	Italy
Continent / region	Europe
Coordinates (approx.)	40.47°N, 17.24°E · view on map

Taranto is located in Italy, in Europe.

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