Laterza | |
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Comune | |
Comune di Laterza | |
Location of Laterza in Italy | |
Coordinates: 40°38′N 16°48′E / 40.633°N 16.800°ECoordinates: 40°38′N 16°48′E / 40.633°N 16.800°E | |
Country | Italy |
Region | Apulia |
Province / Metropolitan city | Taranto (TA) |
Government | |
• Mayor | Gianfranco Lopane |
Area | |
• Total | 159 km2 (61 sq mi) |
Elevation | 340 m (1,120 ft) |
Population (31 December 2015) | |
• Total | 15,290 |
• Density | 96/km2 (250/sq mi) |
Demonym(s) | Laertini |
Time zone | CET (UTC+1) |
• Summer (DST) | CEST (UTC+2) |
Postal code | 74014 |
Dialing code | 099 |
Patron saint | Maria SS. Mater Domini |
Saint day | May 20 |
Website | Official website |
Laterza 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.