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Taranto, Italy
Apulia · Italy
Taranto is a large city in Apulia, Italy with a population of 198,585. Elevation: 49 ft (15 m). Average temperature: 62°F (16°C).
Data updated June 2026
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People
Economy
DClimate
| Population | 198,585 |
| Population Density | 902 / sq mi |
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Coordinates | 40.4644°, 17.2471° |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
| Country | 🇮🇹 Italy |
| State / Province | Apulia |
| Average Temperature | 62°F (16°C) |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Annual Precipitation | 21.9 inches (557 mm) |
| Annual Snowfall | 0.0 inches (0 cm) |
| Median Household Income | $21,983 |
About Taranto
Taranto is a large city in Italy (Apulia) with a population of 198,585. The city sits at an elevation of 49 feet (15 meters) above sea level. The average annual temperature is 62°F (16°C). Temperatures range from 48°F in January to 77°F in July. Annual precipitation averages 21.9 inches. The timezone is Europe/Rome.
Income: Taranto vs Italy
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Income
| Median HH Income | $21,983 |
| 71% below Italy avg |
Employment & Poverty
| Unemployment | 13.6% |
| 278% above Italy avg | |
| Establishments (County) | 279 |
Business (County)
| Restaurants | 113 |
| Healthcare | 34 |
| Retail | 19 |
Tax & Cost of Living
Commute & Transportation
Walkability
Climate in Taranto
Taranto has an average annual temperature of 17.2°C (63°F). The hottest month is Aug (26.6°C), the coldest is Jan (9.3°C). Average annual precipitation is 518 mm.
Temperature
| Annual Average | 61.5°F |
| 14% above Italy avg | |
| January Average | 48°F (9°C) |
| July Average | 77°F (25°C) |
| Sunny Days | 296 days/yr |
Geography
| Elevation | 49 ft (15 m) |
| Area | 220.3 sq mi (570.5 km²) |
| Population Density | 902/sq mi |
| Coordinates | 40.4644°N, 17.2471°W |
| Timezone | Europe/Rome |
Precipitation & Snow
Air Quality
Tsunami History
2 tsunamis recorded within 500 km.
| Year | Location | Cause | Max Wave | Deaths | Distance |
| 1836 | ROSSANO | Earthquake | - | 589 | 111 km |
| 1562 | REGGIO DI CALABRIA | Earthquake | - | - | 148 km |
Monthly Weather
| Month | Avg Temperature | Precipitation | Summary |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 48°F (9°C) | 2.2 in | Coldest |
| February | 49°F (9°C) | 2.1 in | |
| March | 52°F (11°C) | 2.2 in | |
| April | 56°F (14°C) | 1.4 in | |
| May | 64°F (18°C) | 1.2 in | |
| June | 72°F (22°C) | 0.8 in | |
| July | 77°F (25°C) | 0.7 in | Driest |
| August | 77°F (25°C) | 1.1 in | Warmest |
| September | 72°F (22°C) | 1.7 in | |
| October | 64°F (18°C) | 3.0 in | Wettest |
| November | 56°F (13°C) | 2.8 in | |
| December | 50°F (10°C) | 2.8 in |
Taranto has a seasonal temperature swing of 29°F / from 48°F in January to 77°F in August. Total annual precipitation is 21.9 inches, with October being the wettest month (3.0") and July the driest (0.7").
Colleges & Universities in Taranto
| Institution | Type | Founded | Website |
|---|---|---|---|
| Chimica e scienze ambientali | University | - | , |
| ITS Academy Mobilità | College | - | Visit → |
| ITS Academy Mobilità - Aule BAC | College | - | Visit → |
| Università degli Studi di Bari | University | - | , |
| Università degli studi di Bari | University | - | , |
| Università degli Studi di Bari Aldo Moro - Sede di Taranto | University | - | Visit → |
Schools in Taranto
29 public schools (NCES 2022-23 data).
| School | Level | Enrollment | Teachers | Student/Teacher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Istituto Tecnico Economico Statale "Pitagora" | - | - | - | - |
| Acanfora | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Ginnasio Statale Archita Succursale | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Ginnasio Statale Aristosseno | - | - | - | - |
| XXV Luglio | - | - | - | - |
| Bettolo | - | - | - | - |
| Capitano Egidio Giusti | - | - | - | - |
| Ugo De Carolis | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Archita | - | - | - | - |
| Vico - De Carolis;Vico | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Tecnico Tecnologico Antonio Pacinotti | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Materna E Primaria Statale Don Milani | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Secondaria di primo grado "Leonida da Taranto" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Primaria "Rosario Livatino" | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Comprensivo "Renato Moro" | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola Secondaria di Primo Grado Colombo | - | - | - | - |
| I.I.S.S. Mario Costa | - | - | - | - |
| I.I.S.S. Archimede | - | - | - | - |
| Istituto Comprensivo "Vincenzo Martellotta" | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Scientifico Galileo Ferraris | - | - | - | - |
| 12° circolo didattico "Livio Tempesta" | - | - | - | - |
| IISS Principessa Maria Pia | - | - | - | - |
| I.I.S.S. "Liside" | - | - | - | - |
| British Scholl of English | - | - | - | - |
| Liceo Archita | - | - | - | - |
| Galilei | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria Grazia Deledda | - | - | - | - |
| Scuola primaria "Gianni Rodari" | - | - | - | - |
| Beauty School Taranto | - | - | - | - |
Radio Stations near Taranto
5 stations within ~55 km.
| Station | Genre | Quality | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Radio Antenna Sud | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Puglia | pop, top 40 | MP3 128 kbps | |
| Radio Alto Jonio - RAJ | - | MP3 | |
| Radio Cittadella | hits | MP3 192 kbps | |
| Idea Radio | classic hits, hits | AAC+ 36 kbps |
Museums in Taranto
| Name | Type | Address | Phone | Annual Revenue |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ARENA CASABLANCA | ||||
| Casa del Santo | ||||
| Chiostro del convento di San Domenico | ||||
| CRAC Puglia | ||||
| Cripta del Redentore | ||||
| Ex Convento dei Cappuccini | ||||
| Istituto Talassografico | ||||
| MAR.TA Museo Archeologico Nazionale di Taranto | ||||
| Masseria Lupoli | ||||
| Mudi Museo Diocesano di Taranto | ||||
| MUDIT -Museo degli Illustri | ||||
| Museo Archeologico di Pezza Petrosa | ||||
| Museo della ceramica di Grottaglie | ||||
| Museo di Storia Medioevale | ||||
| Museo etnografico Alfredo Majorano | ||||
| Museo Ipogeo Spartano di Taranto | ||||
| Museo Meteorico - Sismico | ||||
| Palazzo Carducci Artenisio | ||||
| Palazzo Stola |
Libraries in Taranto
| Name | Address | Staff | Annual Visits | Circulation | Collection | Programs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Biblioteca Acclavio | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Comunale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale "Gaspare Pignatelli" | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca comunale Vito Sansonetti | 0.0 | |||||
| BIBLIOTECA COMUNALE, G. MONTELEONE | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca dei Padri Gesuiti | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca Palazzo Ducale | 0.0 | |||||
| Biblioteca San Francesco De Geronimo | 0.0 |
Farmers Markets in Taranto
| Name | Address | Season | Hours | Organic | Website |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mercato di Piazza Sicilia | |||||
| Mercato di Piazza Sicilia | |||||
| Mercato Fadini | |||||
| mercato salinella | |||||
| Piazza Mercato Nuova |
Hotels in Taranto
16 hotels within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Restaurants in Taranto
112 restaurants within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cafes in Taranto
71 cafes within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Cinemas in Taranto
4 cinemas within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Theatres in Taranto
3 theatres within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Monuments in Taranto
1 monuments within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Castles in Taranto
1 castles within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Clinics in Taranto
4 clinics within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Dentists in Taranto
4 dentists within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Veterinaries in Taranto
1 veterinaries within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Train Stations in Taranto
2 train stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Bus Stations in Taranto
2 bus stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gas Stations in Taranto
41 gas stations within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Banks in Taranto
17 banks within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Shopping Malls in Taranto
4 shopping malls within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Gyms in Taranto
2 gyms within city radius - OpenStreetMap data
Stadiums & Teams in Taranto
| Team | League | Division |
|---|---|---|
Airports Near Taranto
20 airports within the area.
| Airport | IATA | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Bari Karol Wojtyła International Airport | BRI | Large Airport |
| Brindisi Airport | BDS | Large Airport |
| Gioia del Colle Antonio Ramirez Air Base | - | Medium Airport |
| Taranto-Grottaglie Marcello Arlotta Airport | TAR | Medium Airport |
| Aerotre Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Al Canale Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| AliPuglia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Antares Aeroclub Brindisi Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Campovolo Bellamarinafly | - | Small Airport |
| Dune Airpark | - | Small Airport |
| Enrico Mattei Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Esperti Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| La Quercia Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Masseria Antelmi Private Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Monticchio Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Natile Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Paretano Fly Airfield | - | Small Airport |
| Pisticci Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Policoro Saline Flying Field | - | Small Airport |
| Santa Chiara Airfield | - | Small Airport |
Post Offices in Taranto
9 post offices.
| Post Office | Address |
|---|---|
| Mail Express Poste private | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste italiane | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste Italiane | |
| Poste Italiane - Via Plateja | |
| Poste Italiane Ufficio Recapito |
Treatment Centers in Taranto
4 treatment centers.
| Center | Type | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Centro di Medicina Sociale Della Riabilitazione | ||
| Ortokinesi Center - Dr. Petrocelli Guido | ||
| Osmairm | ||
| Servizi d'igiene e sanità pubblica |
Churches & Religious Organizations in Taranto
72 religious organizations (IRS tax-exempt data).
| Name | Address |
|---|---|
| Basilica di San Pietro e Andrea | |
| Cappella di San Leonardo | |
| Cappella di San Leonardo | |
| Cappella Monumentale | |
| Chiesa Cristiana Evangelica - Nuova Vita in Cristo | |
| Chiesa Cristiana Evangelica - Nuova Vita in Cristo | |
| Chiesa di Gesù Cristo e dei Santi degli Ultimi Giorni | |
| Chiesa di Gesù Cristo e dei Santi degli Ultimi Giorni | |
| Chiesa di San Brunone | |
| Chiesa di San Brunone | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore | |
| Chiesa di San Domenico Maggiore | |
| Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo | |
| Chiesa di San Michele Arcangelo | |
| Chiesa di San Pasquale Bailon | |
| Chiesa di San Pasquale Bailon | |
| Chiesa di San Roberto | |
| Chiesa di San Roberto |
Explore Near Taranto
Quick Facts
Around Taranto
Places within 5 km radius - OpenStreetMap data
Things to See Near Taranto
33 places within 15 km
- • Abitato protostorico e santuario arcaico
- • Cisterna Romana
- • Colonne doriche tempio di Poseidone
- • Dolmen di San Giovanni
- • Edificio termale di età Imperiale
- + 9 more
- • Baia di Porto Cupo
- • Conchetta
- • Conchetta di Posto Vecchio
- • Lido Chiapparo
- • Mon Reve
- + 5 more
- • Castello Conti D'Ayala Valva
- • Castello d'Ayala Valva
- • Castello Spagnolo
- • Palazzo marchesale
- • Art House
- • Cittadella di Raimondello
- • Sarcofagi in pietra
- • Falesia arrampicata su roccia - Il Mito
- • Suggestive point
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Get ReportFrequently Asked Questions About Taranto
What is the population of Taranto?
Taranto has a population of 198,585 residents and is located in Italy. The population density is 902 people per square mile, spread across 220.3 square miles.
Is Taranto expensive to live in?
The median household income is $21,983, 71% below the national average of $75,149.
What is the weather like in Taranto?
Taranto enjoys a temperate climate with an average annual temperature of 62°F (16°C). Winter temperatures average 48°F in January, while summers reach an average of 77°F in July. The area receives 296 sunny days per year, well above the national average of 205. Annual rainfall totals 21.9 inches.
How is the job market in Taranto?
The job market in Taranto faces challenges, with unemployment at 13.6% / significantly above the national rate of 3.6%. There are 279 business establishments in the area, including 113 restaurants and food service locations.