Laterza
Laterza (Italian: [laˈtɛˑrt͡sa]; Neapolitan: Latèrze, [laˈtɛːrt͡sə] or ‘A Terze, [aː ˈtɛːrt͡sə]) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, part of the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
Laterza
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| Comune di Laterza | |
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Location of Laterza 
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| Coordinates: 40°38′N 16°48′E | |
| 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)[2] | |
| • 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 |
The Gravina di Laterza, a deep gorge, starts at the southeast edge of the town.
See also
References
- "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Istat. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
- Population data from ISTAT
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