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)
Comune di Laterza
View of Laterza
View of Laterza
Location of Laterza
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Laterza is located in Italy
Laterza
Laterza
Location of Laterza in Italy
Laterza is located in Apulia
Laterza
Laterza
Laterza (Apulia)
Coordinates: 40°38′N 16°48′E / 40.633°N 16.800°E / 40.633; 16.800
CountryItaly
RegionApulia
ProvinceTaranto (TA)
Government
 • MayorGianfranco Lopane
Area
 • Total
159 km2 (61 sq mi)
Elevation
340 m (1,120 ft)
Population
 (31 August 2017)[2]
 • Total
15,198
 • Density96/km2 (250/sq mi)
DemonymLaertini
Time zoneUTC+1 (CET)
 • Summer (DST)UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code
74014
Dialing code099
Patron saintMaria SS. Mater Domini
Saint dayMay 20
WebsiteOfficial website

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

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References

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  1. ^ "Superficie di Comuni Province e Regioni italiane al 9 ottobre 2011". Italian National Institute of Statistics. Retrieved 16 March 2019.
  2. ^ Population data from ISTAT