 It was the site of the Italic city of Tauriana, a former Catholic bishopric, which was nominally restored as titular see Tauriano.Taurianova borders the municipalities Cittanova, Molochio, Oppido Mamertina, Rizziconi, Terranova Sappo Minulio and Varapodio.The municipality of Taurianova contains the "frazioni" (subdivisions, mainly villages and hamlets) San Martino, Amato, Pegara and Donna Livia.