Province of Pesaro and Urbino facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Province of Pesaro and Urbino Pesaro e Urbino
Province
The Ducal Palace of Urbino
Map with the province of Pesaro and Urbino, in red, in Italy
Country	Italy
Region	Marche
Capital	Pesaro
Comuni	54
Area
• Total	2,567.78 km2 (991.43 sq mi)
Population  (January 2017)
• Total	360,711
• Density	140.4758/km2 (363.8307/sq mi)
Time zone	UTC+1 (CETU)
• Summer (DST)	UTC+2 (CEST)
Postal code	61100
Telephone prefix	0721 Pesaro 0722 Urbino
Vehicle registration	PU
ISTAT	041
Website	Official website: http://www.provincia.pu.it/

The Province of Pesaro and Urbino (called Provincia di Pesaro e Urbino in Italian) is a special area in the Marche region of Italy. Its main city, or capital, is Pesaro.

This province is often called the "Riviera of Hills." It has many beautiful hills and is also famous for its lovely beaches along the coast.

Where is Pesaro and Urbino?

Map of the province

The Province of Pesaro and Urbino covers about 2,567.78 km² (991 sq mi). It is the second largest province in the Marche region.

It is surrounded by different places:

• To the north, it borders the country of San Marino and the Emilia-Romagna region.
• To the west, you'll find the regions of Umbria and Tuscany.
• To the south, it touches the Province of Ancona.
• To the east, it has a long coastline along the Adriatic Sea.

	San Marino	Emilia-Romagna	Adriatic Sea
	Tuscany		Adriatic Sea
		Pesaro and Urbino
	Umbria	Ancona (province)

Several rivers flow through the province, all heading east into the Adriatic Sea:

• The Conca river is 47 km (29 miles) long.
• The Foglia river is 90 km (56 miles) long.
• The Metauro river is the longest at 121 km (75 miles).
• The Cesano river is 62 km (39 miles) long. It also forms part of the border with the Ancona province.

The highest mountain in the province is Monte Catria. It is part of the Apennines mountain range and stands 1,701 m (5,581 ft) tall.

How Many People Live Here?

As of January 2017, about 360,711 people live in the Province of Pesaro and Urbino. This means there are about 140.5 people living in each square kilometer.

The number of people living in the province has grown over the years. For example, in 1961, there were around 291,639 people. By 2011, this number had increased to 362,583.

Cities and Towns (Municipalities)

There are 54 different cities and towns, called comuni in Italian, in the province. Here are some of them:

The largest comune by area is Urbino, covering 226.50 km² (87 sq mi). The smallest is Gabicce Mare, which is only 4.94 km² (2 sq mi). The town with the fewest people is Frontino, with only 293 residents.

Biggest Cities and Towns

Here are the 10 comuni with the most people living in them:

Partner Towns

The Province of Pesaro and Urbino has a special partnership with the city of Wolfsburg in Germany. This is like being "twinned" with another place to share culture and ideas.

Gallery

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  Piazza del Popolo, a main square in Pesaro.

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  The Cathedral of Pesaro.

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  A view of Urbino.

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  The Ducal Palace and Duomo (Cathedral) in Urbino.

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  The beach in Fano.

Images for kids

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  Sanctuary of Santa Maria in Val d'Abisso at Piobbico

See also

• List of comuni of the Province of Pesaro and Urbino
• In Spanish: Provincia de Pesaro y Urbino para niños