Laterza (Italian: [laˈtɛrtsa]; Barese: Latèrze [laˈtɛːrtsə] or ‘A Terze [a ˈtɛːrtsə]) is a town and comune in the province of Taranto, part of the Apulia region of southeast Italy.
Laterza
Latèrze (Neapolitan) | |
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Comune di Laterza | |
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Coordinates: 40°38′N 16°48′E / 40.633°N 16.800°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 | 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.