Central Italy facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Central Italy
Italia centrale
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| Country | Italy |
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| Area | |
| • Total | 58,052 km2 (22,414 sq mi) |
| Population | |
| • Estimate
(2016 est.)
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12,067,524 |
| Languages | |
| – Official language | Italian |
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Central Italy (which is Italia centrale or just Centro in Italian) is a special part of Italy. It's one of the five main areas that Italy's official statistics group, ISTAT, uses to organize the country. Think of it like a big region for counting things!
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Exploring Central Italy's Geography
Central Italy is bordered by different parts of the country and seas. To the northwest, it meets Liguria. To the northeast, you'll find San Marino and Emilia-Romagna. To the south, it touches Abruzzo, Molise, and Campania.
On the east side of Central Italy is the Adriatic Sea. On the west side, you'll find the Tyrrhenian Sea and the Ligurian Sea.
Mountains, Rivers, and Lakes
The Apennines are a long mountain range that runs through Central Italy. The highest point in this region is Monte Vettore, which stands tall at 2,476 meters (about 8,123 feet).
Two important rivers flow through Central Italy: the Arno and the Tiber. You can also find some large lakes here, like Trasimeno, Bolsena, and Bracciano.
Regions of Central Italy
Central Italy includes four of the 20 official regions of Italy. These four regions are divided into 41 provinces and 985 smaller areas called comuni.
| Region | Capital City | Population (2016) |
Area (km²) |
People per km² | Provinces | Comuni |
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| Lazio | Roma | 5,888,472 | 17,232.29 | 341.7 | 5 | 378 |
| Marche | Ancona | 1,543,752 | 9,401.38 | 164.2 | 5 | 236 |
| Tuscany | Firenze | 3,744,398 | 22,987.04 | 162.9 | 10 | 279 |
| Umbria | Perugia | 891,181 | 8,464.33 | 0.1 | 21 | 92 |
| Total | 12,067,803 | 58,085.04 | 207.8 | 41 | 985 | |
Understanding Regional Differences
Sometimes, the regions of Abruzzo and Molise are also thought of as part of Central Italy geographically. However, for official statistics, they are usually grouped with Southern Italy. This is because of their history, as they were once part of the southern Kingdom of the Two Sicilies.
Major Cities in Central Italy
Here are some of the largest cities (comuni) in Central Italy, with more than 100,000 people living in them:
| City (Comune) | Population | Province | Region |
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| Rome | 2,864,731 | Rome | Lazio |
| Florence | 382,808 | Florence | Tuscany |
| Prato | 191,150 | Prato | Tuscany |
| Perugia | 166,134 | Perugia | Umbria |
| Livorno | 159,219 | Livorno | Tuscany |
| Latina | 125,985 | Latina | Lazio |
| Terni | 111,501 | Terni | Umbria |
| Ancona | 100,861 | Ancona | Marche |
Related Places in Italy
Central Italy is one of several large statistical regions in the country. You can learn more about these areas:
- NUTS level 1 regions:
- Northwest Italy
- Northeast Italy
- Central Italy
- South Italy
- Insular Italy
- Northern Italy
- Southern Italy
See also
In Spanish: Italia central para niños
