# Bari

> Italian city, capital of the Apulia region

**Wikidata**: [Q3519](https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q3519)  
**Wikipedia**: [English](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bari)  
**Source**: https://4ort.xyz/entity/bari

## Summary
Bari is an Italian city and the capital of the Apulia region. It serves as the administrative center for the Metropolitan City of Bari and is a significant urban settlement located on the Adriatic coast with a population of approximately 315,473 residents as of 2025.

## Key Facts
- **Official Name**: Bari
- **Location**: Italy, Apulia region; coordinates 41.125277777778°N, 16.866666666667°E
- **Population**: 315,473 (2025-01-01, preferred estimate); 316,015 (2023-01-01)
- **Area**: 117.39 square kilometres (2011-10-09, preferred); 116 square kilometres
- **Elevation**: 5 metres above sea level
- **Demonym**: Baresi (masculine plural)
- **Time Zone**: UTC+01:00 (standard time); UTC+02:00 (daylight saving time)
- **Postal Code**: 70121–70132
- **License Plate Code**: BA
- **Local Dialing Code**: 080
- **Seismic Classification**: Zone 3
- **Patron Saint**: Saint Nicholas
- **Head of Government**: Vito Leccese (since 2024-06-24)
- **Legislative Body**: Bari City Council
- **UN/LOCODE**: ITBRI
- **ISTAT ID**: 072006

## FAQs
**What is the geographical scope of Bari?**
Bari is situated in southern Italy within the Apulia region, specifically in the Metropolitan City of Bari since 2015. It shares borders with ten municipalities: Adelfia, Bitonto, Bitritto, Capurso, Giovinazzo, Modugno, Mola di Bari, Noicattaro, Triggiano, and Valenzano.

**What are the demographic details of the city?**
The city has experienced a gradual population shift, recording 326,344 residents in 2015 and declining to a preferred estimate of 315,473 residents by January 1, 2025. It covers an area of approximately 117.39 square kilometres.

**What administrative role does Bari hold?**
Bari functions as the capital of the Apulia region and the Metropolitan City of Bari (starting January 1, 2015). Historically, it was the capital of the Province of Bari until December 31, 2014, and has past administrative ties to the Duchy of Apulia and Calabria and the Emirate of Bari.

**What infrastructure and assets does the city own?**
The city owns several key assets including AMTAB (the local public transport company), Stadio della Vittoria, and Stadio San Nicola. It is connected to the European route E55.

**Which cities is Bari twinned with?**
Bari maintains extensive international sister city relationships, including ties with Guangzhou (since 1986), Batumi (since 1987), Banja Luka (since 2007), Bologna (since 2009), and Lublin (since 2020), among many others across Europe, Asia, and the Americas.

## Why It Matters
As the second largest city in Southern Italy and the capital of the Apulia region, Bari serves as a critical economic and transportation hub connecting Italy with the Balkans and the Eastern Mediterranean. Its status as the home of the relics of Saint Nicholas makes it a significant pilgrimage site for both Catholic and Orthodox Christians. The city's administrative evolution from a provincial capital to a metropolitan city in 2015 reflects its ongoing importance in regional governance and urban development.

## Notable For
- Serving as the capital of the Apulia region.
- Housing the relics of Saint Nicholas, making it a major religious pilgrimage destination.
- Owning the Stadio San Nicola, a significant sporting venue.
- Being a key node on European route E55.
- Maintaining a vast network of over 25 twin city relationships globally.
- Historical significance as the site of the Siege of Bari and former capital of the Emirate of Bari.

## Body

### Geography and Location
Bari is located in southern Italy along the Adriatic Sea. The city's coordinates are approximately 41.13° N latitude and 16.87° E longitude. It sits at a low elevation of 5 metres above sea level. The municipality covers a total area of 117.39 square kilometres according to 2011 data. The city's geographical extents are defined by specific coordinate points: the northernmost point is at 41.1696416° N, the southernmost at 41.0160584° N, the easternmost at 17.0334109° E, and the westernmost at 16.7180987° E.

### Administration and Governance
Bari is the capital of the Apulia region. Administratively, it transitioned from being the capital of the Province of Bari (ending December 31, 2014) to the Metropolitan City of Bari (starting January 1, 2015). The city's legislative body is the Bari City Council. The current head of government (Mayor) is Vito Leccese, who assumed office on June 24, 2024. The city is classified with a seismic classification of 3 and has an Italian cadastre code of A662. Its ISTAT identifier is 072006.

### Demographics
The population of Bari has shown a gradual decline in recent years. Records indicate a population of 326,344 on December 31, 2015, which adjusted to 325,183 by June 30, 2016. By January 1, 2017, the population was 324,198. The count was 323,370 on January 1, 2018. Recent data shows a population of 316,015 on January 1, 2023, and a preferred value of 315,473 on January 1, 2025.

### History
The city has a rich historical timeline, having been part of the Duchy of Apulia and Calabria between 1071 and 1130. It was also the seat of the Emirate of Bari. A significant event in its history is the Siege of Bari. The city is described by numerous historical sources including the Encyclopædia Britannica 11th edition, Pauly–Wissowa, and the Jewish Encyclopedia of Brockhaus and Efron.

### International Relations
Bari has an extensive twinning network with cities across the world. Notable partnerships include:
- **China**: Guangzhou (since November 1986).
- **Georgia**: Batumi (since 1987).
- **Russia**: Sergiyev Posad (since 2010), Vladimir (since 2013), Kostroma (since 2012), and Zvyozdny gorodok (since December 2011).
- **Poland**: Szczecin and Lublin (since October 2020).
- **Greece**: Patras and Corfu.
- **Albania**: Durrës.
- **Montenegro**: Podgorica and Bar (since April 2004).
- **Italy**: Bologna (since 2009), Palma, San Giovanni Rotondo (since 2013), Celle di San Vito (since 2014), Colletorto (since 2011), Vasto (since 2019), and Assisi (since 2018).
- **Other**: Baalbek (Lebanon), Bandung (Indonesia), Banja Luka (Bosnia and Herzegovina, since 2007), Mar del Plata (Argentina), Sumgait (Azerbaijan), San Nicolás de Bari (Cuba), Cardiff (UK), and Ischia (Italy).

### Infrastructure and Assets
The city owns and operates key infrastructure, including the public transport company AMTAB and two major stadiums: Stadio della Vittoria and Stadio San Nicola. The city is connected to the European route E55. Its official website is https://www.bari-e.it/, and it maintains an open data portal.

### Culture and Religion
The patron saint of the city is Saint Nicholas. The official language is Italian. The city's demonym is "Baresi" (masculine plural). It maintains a presence in various cultural databases, including MusicBrainz Area ID and Grove Art Online.

### Identifiers and Classifications
Bari is cataloged under numerous international identifiers:
- **Wikidata**: Q465 (sitelink count: 146).
- **VIAF**: 1057154381068330292403, 305126892, 245657609.
- **GND ID**: 4086384-0.
- **Library of Congress Authority ID**: n79054584.
- **GeoNames ID**: 6542001.
- **UN/LOCODE**: ITBRI.
- **Dewey Decimal Classification**: 2--457511.
- **Colon Classification**: SG--527511.

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