Castellaneta
Castellaneta (Tarantino: Castelanéte) is a city and comune in the province of Taranto in the Apulia region of Southern Italy, about 40 km (25 mi) from Taranto. Located in a territory spanning from the Murgia to the Ionian Sea, characterized by numerous gravina (ravines), it is part of the Comunità Montana della Murgia Tarantina (Tarentine Murgia Mountain Community).
Castellaneta
Griko: Castanea | |
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| Città di Castellaneta | |
View of the historical centre. | |
Location of Castellaneta | |
Castellaneta Location of Castellaneta in Italy Castellaneta Castellaneta (Apulia) | |
| Coordinates: 40°38′N 16°56′E | |
| Country | Italy |
| Region | Apulia |
| Province | Taranto (TA) |
| Frazioni | Marina di Castellaneta, Gaudella |
| Area | |
| • Total | 242.32 km2 (93.56 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 245 m (804 ft) |
| Population (31 December 2013) | |
| • Total | 17,069 |
| • Density | 70/km2 (180/sq mi) |
| Demonym | Castellanetani |
| Time zone | UTC+1 (CET) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC+2 (CEST) |
| Postal code | 74011 |
| Dialing code | 099 |
| Patron saint | St. Nicholas and St. Francis of Paola |
| Saint day | December 8 |
| Website | Official website |
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