Province of Taranto

province of Italy

Taranto is a province in the region of Apulia in Italy.

Province of Taranto
Taranto
Flag of Province of Taranto
Coat of arms of Province of Taranto
Location of Province of Taranto
Country Italy
RegionApulia
CapitalTaranto
Government
 • PresidentGiovanni Florido
Area
 • Total2,437 km2 (941 sq mi)
Population
 (2005)
 • Total580,588
 • Density238/km2 (620/sq mi)
Postal Code
74100
Telephone prefix
099
ISTAT073
Vehicle registrationTA
No. of communes29