a city of the kingdom of Naples, the capital of the province Capitanata. It stands on an extensive plain, where several roads from the interior meet. It is extensive, has broad streets, and is surrounded with walls. It has several large fairs and markets, upon which the prosperity of the city chiefly depends. There are here several large magazines for storing corn, which is one of the chief branches of its trade. It is remarkable for the growth and preservation of capers, and produces abundance of wine and oil. It contains 20,680 inhabitants. Long. 15. 38. E. Lat. 41. 25. N.