City · Italy
Taranto
Taranto, historically also called Tarent in English, is a coastal city in Apulia, Southern Italy. It is the capital of the province of Taranto, serving as an important commercial port as well as the main Italian naval base. With a population of 185,909 as of 2025, Taranto is the second-largest city in Apulia.
Good to know
- Population: 198,585.
- Timezone: Europe/Rome.
- Elevation: 15 metres.
- Dates back to .