Metropolitan City of Genoa facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Metropolitan City of Genoa
Metropolitan city
Aerial view over the harbour of Genoa
Flag Coat of arms
Location of the Metropolitan City of Genoa
Country	Italy
Region	Liguria
Established	1 January 2015
Capital(s)	Genoa
Comuni	67
Area
• Total	1,839.20 km2 (710.12 sq mi)
Population  (31 January 2022)
• Total	815,739
• Density	443.5293/km2 (1,148.735/sq mi)
GDP
• Metro	€28.753 billion (2015)
• Per capita	€33,506 (2015)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CET)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
ISO 3166 code	IT-GE
ISTAT	210

The Metropolitan City of Genoa (which in Italian is città metropolitana di Genova) is a special kind of city area in the Liguria region of Italy. It's like a big county that includes the main city and many smaller towns around it. The capital city of this area is Genoa. This metropolitan city took the place of what used to be called the province of Genoa. As of January 2022, about 815,739 people live here.

What is a Metropolitan City?

A metropolitan city is a type of local government area in Italy. It's designed to help big cities and their surrounding towns work together better. They manage things like transportation, environmental protection, and local development. This helps make sure the whole area grows and works smoothly.

History of Genoa's Metropolitan City

The idea for metropolitan cities in Italy started with a law in 1990. The Metropolitan City of Genoa was officially created by a law in 2014. It began operating on January 1, 2015. This change helped organize how the city of Genoa and its nearby towns are governed.

Towns and Communities in Genoa

The Metropolitan City of Genoa includes 67 different towns and communities, which are called comuni in Italian. These towns vary in size and character, from coastal villages to mountain communities. They all work together as part of the larger metropolitan area.