Laterza

Laterza
Comune
Comune di Laterza
Laterza
Location of Laterza in Italy
Coordinates: 40°38′N 16°48′E / 40.633°N 16.800°E / 40.633; 16.800Coordinates: 40°38′N 16°48′E / 40.633°N 16.800°E / 40.633; 16.800
Country Italy
Region Apulia
Province Taranto (TA)
Government
  Mayor Gianfranco Lopane
Area
  Total 159 km2 (61 sq mi)
Elevation 340 m (1,120 ft)
Population (31 August 2017)[1]
  Total 15,198
  Density 96/km2 (250/sq mi)
Demonym(s) Laertini
Time zone UTC+1 (CET)
  Summer (DST) UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code 74014
Dialing code 099
Patron saint Maria SS. Mater Domini
Saint day May 20
Website Official website

Laterza (Barese: Latérze IPA: [laˈtɛːrtsə]) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, part of the Apulia region of southeast Italy.

The Gravina di Laterza, a deep gorge, starts at the southeast edge of the town.

See also

References

  1. Population data from ISTAT


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