Province of Taranto

The Province of Taranto is an administrative region in Apulia located along the Ionian coast. It contains numerous towns and villages alongside agricultural areas and seaside communities with varied economic activities including farming and fishing.

The region was formed in 1923 from older territorial divisions and initially carried a different administrative name. This renaming reflected broader changes in how southern Italy was organized during that period.

The province displays a scorpion on its official coat of arms, reflecting the geographic shape of Taranto city when viewed from surrounding hills.

The region is easily accessible by car with road connections to major cities. Visitors will find that coastal areas tend to be busier, while inland zones feel quieter with more rural character.

The province manages 29 different communes, with postal codes ranging from 74121 to 74123 and vehicle registration plates marked with the letters TA.

Location: Apulia

Capital city: Taranto

Shares border with: province of Matera, Metropolitan City of Bari, Province of Brindisi, Lecce

Website: http://provincia.taranto.it

GPS coordinates: 40.46667,17.23333

Latest update: December 14, 2025 19:33